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AU’s annual anti-corruption day focuses on whistle-blowers

African Anti-Corruption Day (AACD), held every year on 11 July, aims to recognise the progress that has been made in fighting corruption across the continent, and reiterate the need to move with the times in developing approaches to end corruption. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the catastrophic consequences of corruption on the Read more >

Whistle-blowers take centre stage on WWBD

By Janine Erasmus World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), marked every year on 3 May, is a day of both reflection and reminders – the former giving media professionals a chance to think about issues of press freedom and professional ethics, and the latter prompting governments to respect their commitment to press freedom. But WPFD is Read more >

Why does South Africa not have a Magnitsky Act?

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 >