This article first appeared in the Sunday Times By Thabo Mokone Proposed new legislation outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week will enhance protection for whistle-blowers following a spate of hits on those who expose corruption — and will provide them with financial support to replace loss of income. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi told the Read more >
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The search is on for the new national director of public prosecutions (NDPP), with incumbent Shamila Batohi due to retire in January 2026 upon turning 65. This will mark the first time since 1998, when the National Prosecuting Authority was established, that an NDPP has completed their term without being prematurely removed or forced to Read more >
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By Moepeng Valencia Talane – CW Voices There is something worrying and unnervingly consistent in the messaging around corruption by members of the executive in South Africa’s government, mostly because of the tone that is set and the words that are used. Yes, it’s important to reflect truthfully and call a spade a spade when Read more >
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Image: AAACOA South Africa currently chairs the Botswana-based Association of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa (AAACOA). The country, in the person of Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Adv. Andy Mothibi, recently assumed the chairperson’s seat from Ghana and will keep it throughout the 2025-2026 term. The handover took place during the closing session Read more >