Democracy. A word we often hear spoken in various contexts and with good reason, because its presence or absence is hugely influential on transformation, independence, progress, and fairness in the world. A democratic system is one which enables public control over decision-making and -makers, in which people are entitled to have a say in decisions Read more >
PRESS RELEASES
Corruption Watch (CW) notes the surprise announcement on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 of the appointment of Advocate Jan Lekgoa (Andy) Mothibi, the current head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), as the new national director of public prosecutions (NDPP). President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Adv. Mothibi follows the conclusion of the seven-person advisory panel Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Corruption Watch (CW) has been exposing weaknesses and corruption in South Africa’s farm worker equity scheme system for years, through its participation in Transparency International’s Land and Corruption in Africa project which tackles land corruption risks and injustices in sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation completed phase one of the project between 2015 and 2019, and wound Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
This time last year, most of us were winding down our work year and looking forward to taking a much-needed break from the demands of work and life in general. Little did we know that a storm was brewing in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the criminal underworld, one that would take our Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Corruption Watch (CW) has written to Parliament asking for answers regarding “alleged irregularities” that have been brought to its attention in relation to the recent salary increase of the current Secretary to Parliament (STP), Xolile George. The letter is addressed to Speaker Thoko Didiza, Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet, chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Image: Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award. South Africa’s Dr Marianne Camerer – who is also Corruption Watch’s deputy chairperson – is one of the nine distinguished recipients of this year’s Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award. This year’s ceremony is the ninth edition, with 68 Read more >
PRESS RELEASES
The board of Corruption Watch (CW) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new executive director, Lebogang Ramafoko, who will commence her role on 5 January 2026. Lebogang is well-known in the South African NGO and social justice sector as a leading feminist, activist and visionary leader. She is a seasoned development, gender, and Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Under pressure from corporate giants and the super-rich, governments have programmed tax and financial systems to prioritise the wealthiest over everybody else, wiring financial secrecy and tax havens into the core of the global economy, says the Tax Justice Network (TJN). The organisation released the 2025 edition of its annual State of Tax Justice report Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Corruption Watch’s interim leaders Lord Ntambw and Moira Campbell reflect on 2025, in this letter to the organisation’s supporters. Dear supporters, Corruption Watch began 2025 knowing this would be a year of transition. As interim leaders appointed following the departure of our executive director, we have been proud to steer the organisation through an extended Read more >