Why is the sixth administration so intent on steamrolling its way to politically desired outcomes while disdaining its constitutional obligation to allow public involvement, asks Corruption Watch's Melusi Ncala. By deliberately not allowing the public to engage meaningfully with appointments and other processes, the legislature is acting undemocratically and unconstitutionally.

Why is the sixth administration so intent on steamrolling its way to politically desired outcomes while disdaining its constitutional obligation to allow public involvement, asks Corruption Watch's Melusi Ncala. By deliberately not allowing the public to engage meaningfully with appointments and other processes, the legislature is acting undemocratically and unconstitutionally.

When you vote, remember the lip service MPs have paid to the Constitution

Opinion

In a true democracy, citizens hold the power

With elections around the corner, it is time for citizens to stop enabling government corruption and realise that as voters in a democratic society, they hold the power, writes CW chairperson Themba Maseko. By demanding accountability and condemning mediocrity, citizens will put pressure on elected leaders and public servants to institute lasting changes.

With elections around the corner, it is time for citizens to stop enabling government corruption and realise that as voters in a democratic society, they hold the power, writes CW chairperson Themba Maseko. By demanding accountability and condemning mediocrity, citizens will put pressure on elected leaders and public servants to institute lasting changes.

As South Africa prepares for the elections on 29 May and political parties rally behind their manifestos full of promises of change, writes Siphokuhle Mkancu for CW Voices, it is important for the citizenry to reflect on gender-based violence (GBV). We must ask ourselves where is the will of South Africa’s political leadership to address not only the high levels of GBV, but also the extent to which they are affected by power dynamics and vulnerabilities brought about by corruption in the law enforcement sector.

As South Africa prepares for the elections on 29 May and political parties rally behind their manifestos full of promises of change, writes Siphokuhle Mkancu for CW Voices, it is important for the citizenry to reflect on gender-based violence (GBV). We must ask ourselves where is the will of South Africa’s political leadership to address not only the high levels of GBV, but also the extent to which they are affected by power dynamics and vulnerabilities brought about by corruption in the law enforcement sector.

Reflections on the intersection of GBV and corruption in an election year

Fighting corruption is everyone’s business and we should all dig in

With ethical leadership, robust and inclusive systems, and new, progressive ideas, writes Kavisha Pillay, we can transform from a land of stolen dreams to one of realised potential. These are good places to start - but there are no quick fixes and we must all chip in, realising this is a long-term effort.

With ethical leadership, robust and inclusive systems, and new, progressive ideas, writes Kavisha Pillay, we can transform from a land of stolen dreams to one of realised potential. These are good places to start - but there are no quick fixes and we must all chip in, realising this is a long-term effort.

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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