Another victory for the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), handed down by its Special Tribunal. It involves a R257-million contract for personal protective equipment (PPE) entered into by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) and a company called Nkhane Projects and Supply during the Covid-19 pandemic that rocked the country four years ago. The tribunal has Read more >
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Public Interest South Africa (PISA) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Whistleblowers Awards. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour whistleblowers for their courageous efforts in exposing unethical behaviour and to promote ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within organisations and society. The 2024 Whistleblowers Awards are presented in partnership Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Re-appointed health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed, in an interview with Business Report, that private sector corruption in healthcare is about to come under investigation. Investigations will focus on medical aid fraud, inflated prices for procedures and supplies, and the growing problem of fraudulent medico-legal or malpractice claims against the state – all of Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
When one thinks of whistle-blowers, it is easy to only think of those who expose irregularities in the public service. However, there is a whole community of business sector whistle-blowers out there, and they are stepping up the pace, according to a new report by global risk and compliance firm Navex. For organisations looking to Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
When corruption is exposed, it is a given that the corrupt will fight back tooth and nail, clinging with all their might to that easy and lucrative source of income or power. A new report, released in April 2024 by the Tax Justice Network, reveals how those who operate in secrecy have found a strategy Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Health sector corruption is a long-standing concern for Corruption Watch. As a member of the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF), which is chaired by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), we represent civil society in this collaborative effort, with law enforcement agencies, health sector regulators, government departments and private sector, to fast-track investigations of fraud and Read more >
OPINIONS
By Melusi NcalaFirst published on News24 In the past four years, we have witnessed an arrogant Parliament, often led by an ANC emboldened by its majority, bulldozing its way to politically satisfactory decisions at the expense of the public good and the sanctity of the offices meant to advance and safeguard democracy. We think back Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
How much do you know about the ins and outs of the South African parliament? This survey aims to gauge your knowledge and perceptions of the legislature. Your insights are invaluable in understanding public perceptions of Parliament’s functions and how effectively it engages with citizens. Your privacy is important. This survey collects no personally identifiable Read more >
PUBLICATIONS
Corruption Watch (CW) releases today its 12th annual corruption report, titled Changing the Landscape, just a few months ahead of one of the most critical turning points in the country’s post-democratic history. Presented during an election year, this report bears stark witness to the path South Africa finds itself on after 30 years of democracy, Read more >