CORRUPTION NEWSCover of the Constitution of South Africa 14 May 2018, 10:00 South Africa’s National Assembly, with the concurrence of the National Council of Provinces, has mandated the joint constitutional review committee to: Review section 25 of the Constitution and other sections where necessary, to make it possible for the state to expropriate land in the public interest without compensation; Propose the necessary constitutional amendments where applicable Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Print media not empowering citizens on corruption 03 May 2018, 14:45 By Vanessa Malila First published on The Conversation The mainstream media can play an important role in fighting corruption. Investigative journalists in South Africa, for instance, helped to expose how the politically connected Gupta family “captured” elements of the governing African National Congress. As watchdogs of society, the media is well placed to forge social Read more >
LEGISLATION AND SUBMISSIONS Police corruption is rife, says CW in parly submissions 18 Apr 2018, 9:48 Corruption Watch, in its submission to the portfolio committee on police in parliament yesterday, drew attention to the extent of corruption in the police services, and the impunity that allows it to flourish, not only in the provision of policing services, but across society as a whole. The organisation has received 1 165 reports of Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS 15 ways to boost citizen anti-corruption interest 16 Apr 2018, 11:07 First published on Voices for Transparency Transparency International‘s social accountability coordinator Mahmoud Farag has written an inspirational series of articles on how we can get more people engaged in fighting corruption. The series is aimed not only at organisations working in the social justice arena, but is of immense benefit to anyone wanting to increase their Read more >
CAMPAIGNS Parents, guardians must partake in SGB elections 16 Mar 2018, 11:28 By Lucky Menoe First published on News24 It is early on a Saturday morning in late November 2017 as I arrive at Pendla Primary School in the Eastern Cape township of New Brighton to find that it is the latest victim in a series of school burglaries in the area. A computer and several packs Read more >
OUTREACH AND EVENTS Media advisory: CW takes anti-corruption to EC 16 Mar 2018, 10:55 Corruption Watch will be hosting a series of activities at various community locations in Port Elizabeth between 17 and 24 March 2018, including schools, clinics, taxi ranks, town halls and shopping centres. To date, the organisation has received over 20 000 reports of corruption focused on areas such as schools, housing, health and licensing sectors, Read more >
RAISING AWARENESS SGB elections: your chance to make a change! 12 Mar 2018, 12:44 School governing body (SGB) elections are currently under way, and will be until the end of March. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to take note of the date on which the voting will take place at their child’s school. The theme for this year’s elections is Be active, Be Principled. Vote wisely. Njalo!. Participation Read more >
RAISING AWARENESS Be involved in children’s future: vote in SGB polls 12 Mar 2018, 10:43 By Melusi Ncala First published in The Herald The phrase “politics of the stomach” is familiar in political discussions in South Africa. The term is spoken among people seeking to strike deals or as justification for the forging of political relationships which inevitably lead to chasms between factions. When the words are heard, the mind Read more >
LEGISLATION AND SUBMISSIONS CW weighs in on the draft Public Audit Amendment Bill 07 Mar 2018, 13:48 Corruption Watch (CW) has made submissions to the Standing Committee on the Auditor-General (SCOAG), as part of the public hearings to address the draft Public Audit Amendment Bill currently still underway in Parliament. The organisation welcomes the amendments being proposed by the SCOAG, which seek to ensure that the Auditor-General (AG) is able to enforce Read more >
