Entries by Corruption Watch

WC High Court judgment interdicting Hlophe a win for the rule of law 

29th September 2024 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch welcomes the judgment handed down on 27 September 2024 by the full bench of the Western Cape High Court in the matter of Corruption Watch v Speaker of the National Assembly and others. The High Court granted the relief sought by the organisation by interdicting Dr John Hlophe from participating in the parliamentary Judicial Services Commission, concluding that a strong prima facie case had been made warranting this relief.

Hlophe not allowed in judges’ interviews, says WC High Court

27th September 2024 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch, Freedom Under Law, and the DA have won a Western Cape High Court ruling interdicting Dr John Hlophe from serving on the upcoming round of the parliamentary Judicial Service Commission’s interviews for magistrates and judges. The applicants argued that the inclusion of Hlophe in the commission was irrational, following his impeachment by the very same Parliament earlier this year.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Launch of best practice guide on community consultation in mining

27th September 2024 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch and Webber Wentzel will launch their jointly developed Best Practice Guide on Community Consultation in the South African Extractives Industry at an in-person event and virtually on Thursday, 3 October 2024. The guide is part of Corruption Watch’s activities in the Rallying Efforts to Accelerate Progress in Africa Project.

CW urges AU WGEI to step up action against corruption in mineral extraction

27th September 2024 in , , /by

Corruption Watch has written an open letter to the AU’s Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations, urging it to step up action against corruption in the extractives industry. The organisation has made several recommendations which, it says, will help the working group to more efficiently fulfil its mandate.

Proper consultation is key to meaningful outcomes for mining-affected communities

26th September 2024 in , , /by

Meaningful consultation between communities and mining companies, says Dr Godknows Mudimu in this research paper prepared for Corruption Watch, translates into meaningful outcomes for those who hold informal title to land. The law requires such consultation between the parties involved, which strengthens the bargaining position of affected communities and sets out a way forward that accommodates all needs.

Re-invest recovered corrupt money into investigative journalism, says TAEF

19th September 2024 in , /by

The African Editors Forum has called on African governments to re-invest money recovered from corrupt entities into investigative journalism, saying that a weakened media starves democracy and opens the doors to false information, disinformation, and manipulation. Corruption thrives where there is opacity, the organisation says, and when journalists are silenced.

Public sector professionalisation moving ahead

18th September 2024 in , /by

Last week the Department of Public Service and Administration and the National School of Government briefed the parliamentary portfolio committee on Public Service and Administration on progress towards implementing the professionalisation plan for the public sector. Committee members had numerous comments and questions for the representatives of the two entities.