Entries by Corruption Watch

Anti‑Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 highlights the advantages of reform

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.

In the Still of Night – a climate governance podcast, episode 1

Corruption Watch has released the first in a new series of five podcasts, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International’s Climate Governance Integrity project. The episode starts with a harrowing first-hand account of the 2024 floods from several burst dams that ravaged the small community of Riverlands in the Western Cape and goes on to establish the concept and context of climate governance, followed by a gripping discussion with climate experts.

In the Still of Night – new climate governance podcast series launched

Corruption Watch has released the first in a new five-part podcast series, titled In the Still of Night, on its work in Transparency International’s Climate Governance Integrity programme. The series is based on the organisation’s work with climate-affected communities in the Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, where the team imparted knowledge on issues of climate change and the just transition, and gathered first-hand accounts of the effects of climate changes.

CW welcomes release of the Protected Disclosures Bill

Corruption Watch welcomes the release of the Protected Disclosures Bill by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, and the opportunity for the public to submit comments and suggestions, which it may do until 14 May 2026. The organisation expressed concern about some points which, it said, need clarity – such as how the independence and integrity of both the central database and complaints mechanism will be tested.

Whistle-blower protection bill begins journey towards becoming law

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi this morning briefed media on the release of the Protected Disclosure Bill. The long-anticipated bill seeks to address the existing shortcomings in the Protected Disclosures Act by introducing a strengthened, comprehensive framework for the protection of whistle-blowers. It draws from the recommendations of the Zondo commission and National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, key international instruments, and international best practice.