OPINIONSThe world expects so much from us 16 Jun 2020, 7:30 • Students hold placards during the fees must fall protests. Image: The Conversation. By Thato Mahlangu The struggle for young people of colour in South Africa is very much alive. But our struggle is much bigger than what the youth of 1976 fought for. I am not, in any way, taking away what they went Read more >
OUTREACH AND EVENTS CW engages young African leaders on fighting corruption 26 Feb 2019, 14:37 Young people are always an important demographic to engage with in the fight against corruption. As the future professionals, activists and leaders of our world, young people should be equipped with an understanding of what corruption is, its effects on the economy, society and politics, and how they can use their skills to come up Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Youth are not powerless to fight corruption 14 Aug 2017, 10:30 First published on Transparency International International Youth Day, which was marked last week on 11 August, celebrated the potential and power of young people around the globe to help shape a fairer and more just world. Many young people are fighting corruption and making a big difference. And we celebrate all of you. For those Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Youth must cultivate intolerance to corruption 03 Jul 2017, 14:16 With Youth Month just past, it’s important to remember that the problems faced by our young people happen every day, all year round. For instance, taking a driver’s test can be a daunting experience for any young person. It’s an act that affirms wishes for a bright future and independence – that feeling that comes Read more >
OUTREACH AND EVENTS Integrity lecture: youth unemployment & corruption 22 Jun 2017, 12:22 Media Invitation Youth Integrity Dialogue: Corruption as a hindrance for youth employment Corruption Watch, in collaboration with Harambe Youth Employment Accelerator and Livity Africa, will be hosting a Youth Integrity Dialogue on 29 June 2017 in Eldorado Park in Johannesburg. Employment corruption remains one of the most prevalent types of corruption, and it’s one that the public Read more >
OPINIONS Corruption is a killer of the innocent 19 Jun 2017, 11:36 By Ronald Menoe First published in City Press Often the link between corruption and death is hard to trace. How do you link a car accident to a corrupt traffic cop soliciting a bribe from a drunk driver, or the death of a malnourished child to a corrupt school official siphoning funds from a school’s Read more >
CORRUPTION NEWS Licence corruption draws youth off the straight path 17 Jan 2017, 13:42 Corruption Watch researchers recently analysed the reports we have received pertaining to applications for learner’s and driver’s licences, specifically in Gauteng, with a view to highlighting corruption trends in licence departments. Our analysis indicated that corrupt practices are acceptable even if deterrent measures such as cameras are implemented, and it is often the officials who Read more >
PUBLICATIONS Reputation Thieves – a youth story produced with FunDza 22 Sep 2016, 11:15 Together with the FunDza Literacy Trust, we now publish our fourth youth-targeted story, Reputation Thieves. It’s an exciting story about identity theft and misuse of funds. Catch up with our previous youth-focused stories, also produced in partnership with FunDza – Licensed to Lie, The Whistleblowers, and Pay-off! Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 Read more >
OUTREACH AND EVENTS CW debate to examine state of youth leadership in SA 17 Jun 2016, 10:13 MEDIA ADVISORY CORRUPTION WATCH UNPACKS STATE OF CURRENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP AT 18 JUNE DEBATE AND DIALOGUE Youth Month 2016 has already sparked much conversation and reflection on the valiant efforts of the youth in 1976 to bring change, linking these historic events to contemporary youth challenges and accomplishments. Many of these events and discussions feature high Read more >
