Corruption Watch (CW) today releases its 13th annual corruption report, titled Accountable Together, as the country navigates a major political shift represented by the government of national unity (GNU), in place since the May elections last year. It now falls to the entire country to seize this opportunity to work together so that all can Read more >
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Corruption Watch (CW) will release its 13th annual corruption report, titled Accountable together, on Thursday 27 March 2025. This year’s report represents a critical moment in South Africa’s democratic history, after the advent of the significant political shift predicted in CW’s 2023 annual report, Changing the Landscape. The government of national unity (GNU) is the result of Read more >
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By Paul HoffmanFirst published on Daily Maverick Long ago, in a previous century and at a different time, the Durban Esplanade boasted a large pond in which small motorboats were available for hire by the public. Interested visitors paid for their numbered tickets and took a cruise around the pond in any direction they chose until Read more >
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Image: Raymond Joseph/GroundUp By Raymond JosephFirst published on GroundUp Former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda asked the State Security Agency (SSA) in December 2018 to investigate the leaking of documents that exposed lottery corruption. In an affidavit for the SSA, the NLC’s company secretary at the time, Nompumelelo Nene, listed media reports she Read more >
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Corruption Watch’s executive director Karam Singh shares his thoughts and reflections on 2024, in this letter to the organisation’s supporters. Dear supporter 2024 was an impactful and intense year for Corruption Watch (CW) – not only for our team, but for the country, and all those working to end corruption. With our landmark elections and the Read more >
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Image: Abahlali baseMjondolo A report released in August 2024 once again casts light on the disproportionate victimisation, harassment, and killings of members of Abahlali baseMjondolo (Abahlali), South Africa’s largest social movement representing the interests of shack dwellers, the homeless, and the poor. The organisation supports millions who have lost hope for a better life and 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 >
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African Anti-Corruption Day (AACD), held every year on 11 July, aims to recognise the progress that has been made in fighting corruption across the continent, and reiterate the need to move with the times in developing approaches to end corruption. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the catastrophic consequences of corruption on the Read more >
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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 >