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We demand accountability and transparency on the Phala Phala matter

22 Jul 2022, 9:36

Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s intention to subpoena Cyril Ramaphosa for answers about the Phala Phala burglary strikes the right chord at a time when the country is badly in need of accountability and transparency from its leaders, says Corruption Watch. This is a legitimate step in following due process and ensuring that the rule Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

The case for an international anti-corruption court, or not – part 2

07 Jul 2022, 13:41

In part 2 of our new mini-series on the factors that may influence the proposed establishment of an international anti-corruption court, we look at various current views expressed by experts, who argue for and against the court, all making valid points. In part 1 we presented an overview of the concept. The pro-international anti-corruption court Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

The case for an international anti-corruption court, or not – part 1

07 Jul 2022, 12:01

Image of the International Criminal Court from Wikipedia, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. One current hot topic in the news and elsewhere is that of the establishment of an international anti-corruption court (IACC). There are arguments for, and against, the proposal – and both sides make valid points. Part 1 Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

DPME’s new TIP programme to fight corruption in public procurement

27 Jun 2022, 12:29

South Africa’s Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), together with the German and Swiss governments, has embarked on a new tripartite programme, the South African–German–Swiss Cooperation on the Transparency, Integrity and Accountability programme (TIP) in South Africa. With the focus on open public procurement, TIP is designed with a multi-sectoral approach involving all relevant Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

Final Zondo Commission report released, accountability must now ensue

23 Jun 2022, 13:01

The eventual handover last night of the final report of the state capture inquiry (Zondo commission) signals an important milestone in South Africa’s attempt to come to terms with the impact of state capture, as it represents a critical step towards some sort of national reckoning, says Corruption Watch. It must, however, be followed by Read more >

OPINIONS

SA’s growing distrust with govt: We’ve been failed over and over

26 Apr 2022, 17:45

Image: Flickr/GovernmentZA By Karam Singh Corruption remains one of the fault line issues in South Africa – if not the main one. Even in this time of natural disaster and tragic devastation that Mother Nature reaped on unprepared and unprotected communities, our thoughts turn quickly to corruption and how corrupt officials, politicians, their criminal connections Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

CW calls for vigilance in administration of KZN flood relief funds

19 Apr 2022, 11:25

The devastation caused by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) after days of incessant and unprecedented rainfall has exposed the failure of government to protect communities from not only the impact of climate change, but also of inadequate infrastructure and planning to ensure their safety, having failed to learn from similar floods and events in the Read more >

OPINIONS

David Lewis, CW’s founding exec director, reflects on a decade of activism

07 Apr 2022, 12:22

This piece is extracted from Corruption Watch’s 2021 annual report. For more information, click here. By Moepeng TalaneFirst published on Daily Maverick/Maverick Citizen Ten years ago, on 26 January 2012, Corruption Watch (CW) was launched publicly at Constitution Hill’s iconic women’s jail. Against the backdrop of this symbolic setting, an anti-corruption pledge was signed, with Read more >

OPINIONS

We cannot let the Zondo report become another white elephant

06 Apr 2022, 16:41

This piece is extracted from Corruption Watch’s 2021 annual report. For more information, click here. By Karam SinghFirst published on News24 Since 2020, South Africans have had to deal with a multitude of new challenges and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, as if the daily struggle for the majority of our people was not enough. Read more >