The role of political parties in South Africa's newly established government of national unity should not be politically driven, but rather people-driven, encapsulating the national development agenda. This is one of the sentiments that came out of a recent National School of Government webinar titled Making Coalitions and Governments of National Unity Work: The Role of Professional Bureaucracies.
The role of political parties in South Africa's newly established government of national unity should not be politically driven, but rather people-driven, encapsulating the national development agenda. This is one of the sentiments that came out of a recent National School of Government webinar titled Making Coalitions and Governments of National Unity Work: The Role of Professional Bureaucracies.
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This year's African Anti-Corruption Day, held annually on 11 July, is commemorated under the theme Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption. The African Union, under whose auspices the occasion falls, urges its members to highlight the significance of whistle-blowing in combating corruption and provide a space for stakeholders to reflect on the challenges, good practices, and recommendations to enhance whistle-blowing.
This year's African Anti-Corruption Day, held annually on 11 July, is commemorated under the theme Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption. The African Union, under whose auspices the occasion falls, urges its members to highlight the significance of whistle-blowing in combating corruption and provide a space for stakeholders to reflect on the challenges, good practices, and recommendations to enhance whistle-blowing.
AU's annual anti-corruption day focuses on whistle-blowers
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TI mourns killing of Palestine chapter employee’s son, calls for ceasefire
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Corruption Watch has learned of the tragic death of the 13-year-old son of our colleague in Palestine. We, and the Transparency International community, extend our deepest condolences to the family in this time of indescribable grief. The global organisation calls for an immediate ceasefire and urgent, meaningful steps toward durable peace.
Corruption Watch has learned of the tragic death of the 13-year-old son of our colleague in Palestine. We, and the Transparency International community, extend our deepest condolences to the family in this time of indescribable grief. The global organisation calls for an immediate ceasefire and urgent, meaningful steps toward durable peace.
South Africa has a new addition to its Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act - one which criminalises the failure of companies and SOEs to prevent corruption. This could make prosecutions and convictions easier - provided the implementation is sound and a clear political will to enforce the provision is demonstrated.
South Africa has a new addition to its Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act - one which criminalises the failure of companies and SOEs to prevent corruption. This could make prosecutions and convictions easier - provided the implementation is sound and a clear political will to enforce the provision is demonstrated.
New Precca amendment criminalises failure to prevent corruption
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Business sector whistle-blowers raise their game
Whistle-blowers in the business sector around the world are stepping up their game, according to a new report by risk and compliance firm Navex. The document, titled 2024 Whistleblowing and Incident Management Benchmark Report, shows that the use of internal reporting channels is increasing, a sign that reporters are more confident of using such channels without fear of retaliation.
Whistle-blowers in the business sector around the world are stepping up their game, according to a new report by risk and compliance firm Navex. The document, titled 2024 Whistleblowing and Incident Management Benchmark Report, shows that the use of internal reporting channels is increasing, a sign that reporters are more confident of using such channels without fear of retaliation.
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Veza (a colloquial term for ‘reveal’ or ‘expose’) allows you to: · Report incidents of police corruption and police misconduct, · Access information on your rights when you encounter the police, · Access information on SA's 1 150 police stations, such as locations, resources, budget and personnel, · Locate your nearest Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit, · And much more.
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South Africa’s coalitions across all tiers of government may be here to stay, so there needs to be undisputable trust among – and in – the political parties participating. The public servants who report to the newly formed national and provincial executives must adhere to policies that ensure their professionalism as guided by the Constitution. Read more >
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 >
