Entries by Corruption Watch

The state of democracy around the world: latest report

13th March 2024 in , /by

The 2023 Global State of Democracy report presents a picture of both wins and losses. Although it confirmed the phenomenon of democratic backsliding observed over the last few years, there were still gains for many countries and for categories such as Participation, which measures how involved citizens are in democratic expression during and between elections.

It’s time to make restitution for Fishrot, says IPPR

11th March 2024 in , /by

Five years since the story broke, there is still no justice for the workers who were affected by the Fishrot scandal, says Namibia’s Institute for Public Policy and Research in a new report released in March 2024. Titled We are the Ones that Suffered the Most, the report highlights the personal accounts of a range of former fisheries workers who have suffered economic and mental hardship since they were unexpectedly let go, in some cases with no explanation.

Three ballot papers at this year’s general election

27th February 2024 in , /by

This year’s general election will be a landmark event is several ways. It is arguably the most significant and hotly contested general election of the democratic South African era. There is a real chance this time that the balance of power will shift. And for the first time, there will be three ballot papers instead of the usual two, with the introduction of independent candidates.

Add your voice to South Africa’s election agenda!

20th February 2024 in , /by

The Nguvu Collective, an organisation committed to working with people on the ground to create a wave of change and civic engagement, has launched its South Africa 2024 Elections survey to learn more about the issues South Africans care about. The organisation says it hopes to share the results with as many political parties as possible. The survey takes about two minutes – take part now!

SIU authorised to investigate Home Affairs and PRASA

19th February 2024 in , /by

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) announced on 19 February that it had received the green light, in the form of a presidential proclamation, to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Department of Home Affairs. It also received a proclamation to investigate the same in the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. In both cases. the SIU will recover any money lost to unlawful practices.