Corruption Watch's new Impempe campaign makes a daring call to the public, asking a simple yet provocative question: are you an impimpi (sell-out)or an impempe (whistle) in the fight against corruption? Visit the live site now to learn more - you can also make a donation to the Impempe cause, or shop for items from the dynamic Impempe not Impimpi fashion line, created exclusively for us by Urban Zulu. Click on the image!
Corruption Watch's new Impempe campaign makes a daring call to the public, asking a simple yet provocative question: are you an impimpi (sell-out)or an impempe (whistle) in the fight against corruption? Visit the live site now to learn more - you can also make a donation to the Impempe cause, or shop for items from the dynamic Impempe not Impimpi fashion line, created exclusively for us by Urban Zulu. Click on the image!
Visit Corruption Watch's Impempe campaign site now!
Impempe
Today’s bribes are often hidden in what appear to be perfectly legitimate business transactions, says Elani Vogel of Loxton Forensics. Technological developments and anti-money laundering laws require more sophisticated methods of corruption, and modern bribery can be more difficult – but not impossible – to detect, meaning companies must be alert and informed.
Today’s bribes are often hidden in what appear to be perfectly legitimate business transactions, says Elani Vogel of Loxton Forensics. Technological developments and anti-money laundering laws require more sophisticated methods of corruption, and modern bribery can be more difficult – but not impossible – to detect, meaning companies must be alert and informed.
Bribery: The biggest corruption risk facing SA businesses
Corruption news
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance invites stakeholders and interested parties to submit written comments on the latest version of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill. The submission period opened on 10 July and closes at 12h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance invites stakeholders and interested parties to submit written comments on the latest version of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill. The submission period opened on 10 July and closes at 12h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Have your say: Parly calls for comment on General Laws Amendment Bill
Corruption news
AU Anti-corruption Day 2026 pushes for more integrity, transparency, and accountability
Corruption news
The theme for this year's African Anti-corruption Day – held annually on 11 July – is Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa. This, says African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reflects the African Union's vision of democratic governance founded on shared values. He stresses that continental integration requires trust among member states, and that such trust can only be sustained through integrity, transparency, and robust systems of accountability.
The theme for this year's African Anti-corruption Day – held annually on 11 July – is Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa. This, says African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reflects the African Union's vision of democratic governance founded on shared values. He stresses that continental integration requires trust among member states, and that such trust can only be sustained through integrity, transparency, and robust systems of accountability.
The allegations made publicly, a year ago today, by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were a pivotal moment in South Africa’s crime- and corruption-fighting history. They led to the establishment of the Madlanga commission and the parliamentary ad-hoc committee, both delving into those allegations of police corruption, and what has emerged in that year shows how deeply compromised the South African Police Force is.
The allegations made publicly, a year ago today, by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were a pivotal moment in South Africa’s crime- and corruption-fighting history. They led to the establishment of the Madlanga commission and the parliamentary ad-hoc committee, both delving into those allegations of police corruption, and what has emerged in that year shows how deeply compromised the South African Police Force is.
A year after Mkhwanazi allegations jolted authorities into action, progress is slow
Corruption news
Corruption Watch, in collaboration with Social Change Assistance Trust or SCAT, and Transparency International, and co-funded by the European Union, has embarked on the Strengthening Action Against Corruption (SAAC) project which focuses specifically on empowering and educating community advice offices/civil society organisations in the Eastern Cape province. Follow our activities here.
Source: Business Link “The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, recently tabled before Parliament, calls for stricter mandatory reporting thresholds and supports severe penalties for failure to report corruption,” says Elani Vogel, senior forensics manager at anti-white-collar crime firm Loxton Forensics. As Parliament considers tougher anti-corruption laws, many South African businesses may discover Read more >
Image: Vuk’uzenzele By Duduzile Zwane – CW Voices Every South African knows the situation. The clinic that never answers. The municipality that never fixes. The government office that treats citizens as interruptions rather than the very reason it exists. We complain about these experiences so often that they have become normal, and perhaps that is Read more >
Following comments invited in January this year by the National Treasury, the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing [AML/CTF]) Amendment Bill) has been introduced to Parliament and now resides with the Standing Committee on Finance. That committee has invited stakeholders, interested parties, and the public to submit further written comments on the latest Read more >
The theme for this year’s African Anti-corruption Day – held annually on 11 July – is Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa. This, says African Union (AU) Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reflects the African Union’s vision of democratic governance founded on shared values. He stresses that continental integration requires Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) commends the accountable action taken by Avatar Agency as reported in a recent public statement announcing the release of co-founder and former co-chief creative officer, Veli Ngubane. This follows allegations of unprofessional conduct by Ngubane during a recent work engagement abroad. CW further calls on Avatar – a creative partner in the Read more >
