By Janine ErasmusFirst published on News24 In Nerina Street, Randburg, City of Johannesburg (CoJ), lies the site of a water burst that has been excavated and left open for at least two years. The repair job was never completed – piles of sand extend into the pothole-ridden road, forcing cars to swerve around it into Read more >
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First published on SAnews.gov.za Image: IEC South Africa on X The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched the 2026 local government elections (LGE), marking the commencement of the mass awareness campaign towards Election Day in November. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming local government Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) today releases its 14th annual corruption report, titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for justice, as the organisation sets out on the new development path of Vision 2030 that will define its strategic direction for the next four years. “We have chosen the theme for this year’s annual report, Ke Nako: Mobilising for Justice Read more >
By Angeline MarokoaneFirst published on North-West University (NWU) In the shadow of state capture, pervasive corruption, and eroding public trust, a vital line of defence remains: investigative journalism. In a recent panel discussion titled Investigative Journalism in Defence of Democracy, facilitated by the NWU Business School, columnist and analyst Khaya Sithole moderated a conversation with Read more >
Corruption Watch (CW) will release its annual corruption report, Ke Nako: Mobilising for justice, on Monday, 25 May 2026. The report comes as the organisation sets out on its new development path of Vision 2030 that will define its strategic direction for the next four years. Ke Nako will highlight a wide range of focus areas Read more >
The fifth and final episode of Corruption Watch’s new five-part podcast series on climate governance, titled In the Still of Night, brings together voices heard throughout the series and postulates, as a conclusion, three actions that must be taken now. “This podcast series has taken us on a journey of learning and curiosity,” says narrator Read more >
The fourth episode of Corruption Watch’s new five-part podcast series on climate governance is now available. In this episode, the focus is on disaster management and the Disaster Management Act (DMA). “The DMA is the central piece of legislation for managing everything from technological accidents to national emergencies,” explains series narrator Melusi Ncala. “It is Read more >
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 >
Climate Governance Integrity page Just transition. We hear this term bandied about a lot these days in connection with climate change. But what is it anyway, and what does it mean in practical terms for communities, policy makers, big industry, and the media, among others? What must be in place for the just transition to Read more >
