Entries by Corruption Watch

Civil society calls for urgent govt action on NACAC anti-corruption proposals

8 June 2026 in , , , /by

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to publish a clear and substantive government response to the report of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, which was submitted in August 2025. This response must set out a time-bound implementation plan for reforming South Africa’s anti-corruption architecture, including a decision on the proposed Office of Public Integrity.

Parliament is repeating its mistakes on Chapter 9 appointments

4 June 2026 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch has received no response to its urgent letter sent to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development last week, in connection with applications for a vacancy at the South African Human Rights Commission. The organisation cited concerns regarding meaningful public participation in the appointment process, and asked for clarity on other concerns.

CW asks parly committee to abide by ConCourt ruling on public participation

29 May 2026 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch has written to the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development urging it to extend the window for public commentary on the currently advertised vacancy at the South African Human Rights Commission. The organisation has reminded Parliament that in August 2025 the Constitutional Court held that it must satisfactorily meet its obligations imposed in terms of section 59(1)(a) of the Constitution and says that 14 days to scrutinise 95 CVs is “manifestly unreasonable”.

CW releases its 2025 annual corruption report

25 May 2026 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch today releases its 14th annual corruption report, titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for justice, with the aim of gathering all sectors into the fight against corruption, as this is not a goal that can be achieved by only one or two participants. The time has come for all of society to demand justice and accountability from those in power, says board chairperson Themba Maseko.

Defending truth in an era of corruption and eroding trust

22 May 2026 in , /by

Whistle-blowers are the lifeblood of democracy, writes NWU’s Angeline Marokoane, yet South Africa’s system is designed to abandon them. This poignant statement emerged at a recent dialogue, held at the North-West University on the use – and perils – of investigative journalism in holding the powerful to account. The panel, comprising Khaya Sithole, Pauli van Wyk, Kyle Cowan, and Sikonathi Mantshantsha, made recommendations as to how investigative journalism in the country can be strengthened.

Anti-corruption a national priority, says SA, but govt worst in Africa for tackling it

19 May 2026 in , /by

South Africans are largely unhappy with democracy in the country, according to new survey results released recently by Afrobarometer. Furthermore, in terms of tackling corruption they rate their government the worst out of all African countries surveyed, while over three-quarters of survey respondents now suspect the Presidency of being the most corrupt institution in the country, even more so than members of the police or Parliament.

In the Still of Night – a climate governance podcast, episode 5

13 May 2026 in , , , , , /by

The fifth and final episode of Corruption Watch’s new five-part podcast series on climate governance is now available. In this episode, we discuss what needs to happen for climate change management to benefit those who feel the devastating effects most keenly – the communities on the ground – and for the just transition to be truly just. Experts and community representatives from previous episodes share their thoughts.