Corruption Watch (CW) has been a keen participant in Transparency International’s (TI) Climate Governance Integrity (CGI) Programme, which has been running for more than 10 years. On a global basis, the CGI project was a people-centred initiative which aimed to ensure the transparent and accountable management of climate finance so it reaches the most vulnerable Read more >
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The scene: Riverlands settlement, Western Cape. The time: in the still of night. The sole inhabitant of the house in the humble community is trying to sleep – but is unexpectedly roused by the sound of a vehicle approaching, followed by urgent knocking on her door. The message is chilling: the dam has broken and Read more >
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Corruption Watch (CW) today launched a new podcast series, In the Still of Night. The five-part narrative audio series is a component of CW’s participation in Transparency International’s (TI) Climate Governance Integrity (CGI) programme. The series explores South Africa’s climate governance architecture, its strengths and weaknesses, level of development, and the gaps that exist. It Read more >
PRESS RELEASES
Corruption Watch (CW) welcomes the release of the Protected Disclosures Bill by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, and the opportunity for the public to submit comments and suggestions, which it may do until 14 May 2026. The strengthening of South Africa’s whistle-blower framework has been one of CW’s enduring pillars and core outcomes. Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi this morning briefed media on the release of the Protected Disclosure Bill. This piece of legislation arises largely from the recommendations of the Zondo commission and the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, both of whom found the existing framework to be inadequate in several key aspects – these include Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ) invites interested parties to submit written comments on the Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026, which was introduced to the public this morning in a media briefing. The legal environment has a major influence on an individual’s decision to make a disclosure regarding any improper conduct of an employer Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS
Political party ActionSA has revealed what it calls the Fallen Whistleblowers Bill. The document, also referred to as the Public Procurement Amendment Bill 2026, focuses on the sector widely acknowledged as being the most vulnerable to corruption because of risks such as the constant interaction between the public and private sectors, the large sums of Read more >
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The significance of the recent murder of yet another whistle-blower, Marius van der Merwe, just days before the world commemorated International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) on 9 December is not lost on ordinary South Africans. Van der Merwe testified in camera before the Madlanga commission several weeks ago, where he was only identified as Witness D. Read more >
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