Entries by Corruption Watch

TI: two clear opportunities for a better post-Covid world

27th July 2020 in , /by

Two clear opportunities emerge from the early days of the Covid-19 reality, says Transparency International in a new report. Firstly, the growing use by citizens and activists of online tools to participate and organise. Secondly, the opportunity to re-think basic concepts, such as the common good. Handled well, if both these potential opportunities became reality they would provide great momentum to anti-corruption efforts in the short and long term.

Dodgy manufacturers fraudulently using SABS approval mark

24th July 2020 in , /by

The South African Bureau of Standards said this week it was receiving high volumes of complaints from the public about essential products, like hand sanitisers, disinfectants, and surgical face masks, sold by some unscrupulous manufacturers under the SABS-approved mark although they haven’t been certified or approved for consumption by the organisation.

Ramaphosa talks tough on Covid-19 corruption

24th July 2020 in , /by

In his speech to the nation on Thursday, 23 July, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave encouraging signs of a renewed clamp-down on corruption, with actual consequences for those found guilty. Ramaphosa spoke of the establishment of a coordinating centre, comprising nine state institutions, that would “strengthen the collective efforts among law enforcement agencies so as to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute Covid-related corruption”.

CW health sector report reveals toll on our most vulnerable

22nd July 2020 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch’s report on corruption in the health sector, released today, highlights the troubling reality that the most vulnerable in our society, namely the elderly, women, and children, are most likely to bear the brunt of the fall-out from corruption. The issue of corruption in our health sector should be of paramount concern as it prevents a vast section of the population from accessing their right to decent healthcare.

Finally, police watchdog Ipid will have a new head

20th July 2020 in , /by

The Portfolio Committee on Police said on Wednesday it has confirmed the nomination to appoint Jennifer Dikeledi Ntlatseng as Ipid’s new executive director, who will replace acting executive director Patrick Setshedi. Setshedi was appointed as the acting head of the organisation in March this year, after former acting ED Victor Senna’s 12-month contract ended.