Corruption Watch is deeply interested in and concerned about the ongoing illicit wildlife trade (IWT), which affects our country drastically and is driven in large part by corruption in various sectors of our society. Over the years we have reported on developments and challenges with various trafficked species, always emphasising that corruption enables these heinous Read more >
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Image: Wikimedia Commons Despite growing awareness of and increasing measures against the illegal wildlife trade (IWT), it remains a serious global threat. This form of transnational organised crime, says the Wildlife Justice Commission, is estimated to generate at least US$20-billion in criminal proceeds each year, because it is largely low-risk and high-reward. Like corruption, IWT Read more >
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Image of Lithops salicola from Wikimedia Commons In part one of our new mini-series focusing mainly on plant trafficking, we looked at the seriousness and the extent of the problem, which affects South Africa too, and the role that social media plays in enabling it. In this second part we take a high-level look at Read more >
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Image of Conophytum tumidum from Wikimedia Commons In part one of our mini-series focusing mainly on plant trafficking, we look at the seriousness of the problem, which affects South Africa too, and the role that social media plays in enabling it. In part two we discuss the methods used by traffickers, and the international response Read more >