Corruption Watch has released the third in its new five-part podcast series, titled In the Still of Night and based on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode focuses on the responsible managing of climate-related budgets and projects, weak governance structures hindering the effective implementation of climate policies and community support programmes, deficiencies in the Climate Change Act, and more, against the backdrop of the 2022 closure of the Komati power station in Mpumalanga.
Corruption Watch has released the third in its new five-part podcast series, titled In the Still of Night and based on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode focuses on the responsible managing of climate-related budgets and projects, weak governance structures hindering the effective implementation of climate policies and community support programmes, deficiencies in the Climate Change Act, and more, against the backdrop of the 2022 closure of the Komati power station in Mpumalanga.
In the Still of Night - a climate governance podcast, episode 3
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South African taxpayers are out of pocket to the tune of R18.98-billion in the water sector alone, as a result of ageing water infrastructure, weak governance, and poor oversight. Water losses to leaks, illegal connections, and billing failures have cost taxpayers the most money, according to the Auditor-General.
South African taxpayers are out of pocket to the tune of R18.98-billion in the water sector alone, as a result of ageing water infrastructure, weak governance, and poor oversight. Water losses to leaks, illegal connections, and billing failures have cost taxpayers the most money, according to the Auditor-General.
Almost R19bn of taxpayers' money lost in 2023/2024 to ongoing water crisis
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In the Still of Night - a climate governance podcast, episode 2
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Corruption Watch has released the second in its new series of five podcasts, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode takes listeners through the concept of the 'just transition', with several experts explaining what needs to happen for the process to be truly just.
Corruption Watch has released the second in its new series of five podcasts, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode takes listeners through the concept of the 'just transition', with several experts explaining what needs to happen for the process to be truly just.
The National Treasury has called for public comment on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, of 2026. These sets of regulations are required for the functioning of the Public Procurement Act which was signed into law almost two years ago. Deadlines are Monday 15 June for the former and Friday 15 May for the latter.
The National Treasury has called for public comment on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, of 2026. These sets of regulations are required for the functioning of the Public Procurement Act which was signed into law almost two years ago. Deadlines are Monday 15 June for the former and Friday 15 May for the latter.
Comment on draft public procurement and procurement tribunal regulations
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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.
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The closure nearly four years ago of the mighty Komati power station, located in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, stands out as an example of how not to handle the transition to cleaner energy. “As part of South Africa’s international commitment to reduce carbon emissions, Komati became the test case for the country’s transition to clean energy,” says Read more >
By Janine Erasmus South Africa, as it does every year, observed Human Rights Day on 21 March under the month-long theme of A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights, Preserving Humanity. In his address on the day, President Cyril Ramaphosa surprised nobody when he said corruption was one of the biggest obstacles and challenges to improving Read more >
