The Corruption Watch CGI team at a community engagement in the Western Cape, August 2025.
Corruption Watch has released the second in its new series of five podcasts, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode takes listeners through the concept of the 'just transition', with several experts explaining what needs to happen for the process to be truly just.
Corruption Watch has released the second in its new series of five podcasts, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International's Climate Governance Integrity project. This episode takes listeners through the concept of the 'just transition', with several experts explaining what needs to happen for the process to be truly just.
In the Still of Night - a climate governance podcast, episode 2
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A road sign pointing the way to procurement
The National Treasury has called for public comment on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, of 2026. These sets of regulations are required for the functioning of the Public Procurement Act which was signed into law almost two years ago. Deadlines are Monday 15 June for the former and Friday 15 May for the latter.
The National Treasury has called for public comment on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, of 2026. These sets of regulations are required for the functioning of the Public Procurement Act which was signed into law almost two years ago. Deadlines are Monday 15 June for the former and Friday 15 May for the latter.
Comment on draft public procurement and procurement tribunal regulations
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Anti‑Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 highlights the advantages of reform

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The OECD recently released the second edition of its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook during a session at the 2026 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, held from 23-27 March. The organisation said the publication aims to show how, in the face of evolving corruption risks, countries can better harness the integrity advantage to enable prosperous economies and resilient, trusted public institutions.
The OECD recently released the second edition of its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook during a session at the 2026 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, held from 23-27 March. The organisation said the publication aims to show how, in the face of evolving corruption risks, countries can better harness the integrity advantage to enable prosperous economies and resilient, trusted public institutions.
Twelve-year-old volunteer Ismail Tayob of Ridgeway in Johannesburg helps members of the Southern Suburbs Community Forum and Water Project fill water containers. Photos: Alaister Russell
The South African Human Rights Commission in Gauteng is embarking on an investigative inquiry into the province's water crisis and has called on the public to contribute their thoughts and experiences. Stakeholders and interested parties have until 30 April to make written submissions. Formal hearings are planned for May.
The South African Human Rights Commission in Gauteng is embarking on an investigative inquiry into the province's water crisis and has called on the public to contribute their thoughts and experiences. Stakeholders and interested parties have until 30 April to make written submissions. Formal hearings are planned for May.
Human Rights Commission calls for public submissions on Gauteng water crisis

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Corruption Watch, in collaboration with Social Change Assistance Trust or SCAT, and Transparency International, and co-funded by the European Union, has embarked on the Strengthening Action Against Corruption (SAAC) project which focuses specifically on empowering and educating community advice offices/civil society organisations in the Eastern Cape province. Follow our activities here.
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Human rights provision fails when corruption is present

By Janine Erasmus South Africa, as it does every year, observed Human Rights Day on 21 March under the month-long theme of A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights, Preserving Humanity. In his address on the day, President Cyril Ramaphosa surprised nobody when he said corruption was one of the biggest obstacles and challenges to improving Read more >

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