Health sector corruption is a long-standing concern for Corruption Watch. As a member of the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF), which is chaired by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), we represent civil society in this collaborative effort, with law enforcement agencies, health sector regulators, government departments and private sector, to fast-track investigations of fraud and Read more >
OPINIONS
By Melusi NcalaFirst published on News24 In the past four years, we have witnessed an arrogant Parliament, often led by an ANC emboldened by its majority, bulldozing its way to politically satisfactory decisions at the expense of the public good and the sanctity of the offices meant to advance and safeguard democracy. We think back Read more >
OPINIONS
By Themba MasekoFirst published on News24 At the end of May, the nation is expected to conduct an introspection about the numerous crises facing the country. These crises include rising levels of poverty, inequality, unemployment, crime, an energy crisis, and a loss of confidence in the state’s capacity to fulfil its electoral and constitutional mandate. Read more >
OPINIONS
By Kavisha PillayFirst published on Daily Maverick This year marks 30 years since South Africa became a constitutional democracy, and with that, we should reflect on the many positives that have been ushered in and implemented during this period. Our democracy, though fragile and at risk in many instances, still has the potential to improve Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
In January this year we reported on the illicit copper economy in South Africa and how not only petty crooks are involved in the theft of this sought-after metal, but also big, highly organised criminal syndicates. Our mini-series was based on a research report titled South Africa’s Illicit Copper Economy, released in December 2023 by Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
How much do you know about the ins and outs of the South African parliament? This survey aims to gauge your knowledge and perceptions of the legislature. Your insights are invaluable in understanding public perceptions of Parliament’s functions and how effectively it engages with citizens. Your privacy is important. This survey collects no personally identifiable Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
President Cyril Ramaphosa is of the view that his administration has done a lot to address state capture and restore some of the institutions that were destroyed in its wake. He told Parliament last month that there was significant progress in government’s implementation of the recommendations of the state capture commission, chaired from 2018 to Read more >
PUBLICATIONS
Corruption Watch (CW) releases today its 12th annual corruption report, titled Changing the Landscape, just a few months ahead of one of the most critical turning points in the country’s post-democratic history. Presented during an election year, this report bears stark witness to the path South Africa finds itself on after 30 years of democracy, Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
The Magnitsky Act is an important piece of legislation in the global fight against money laundering and corruption across borders. It was enacted in the US in 2012, after the death in Russian police custody of lawyer and auditor Sergei Magnitsky, who worked with political activist Bill Browder in an investigation into the raid on Read more >