Entries by Corruption Watch

Physician, heal thyself before attempting to heal others of corruption

20th July 2023 in , , /by

In today’s gobalised settings, asks CW Voices’ Janine Erasmus, who are the real corrupt countries? Are they the mostly developing countries which have been ravaged by the East and West, or are they the developed countries that aid in the ravaging by knowingly providing channels for illegal financial flows – or are they both? In our new op-ed mini-series we look at the two sides of the corruption coin – the perpetrators, and the enablers.

African anti-corruption research network launched

17th July 2023 in , /by

The launch of a new pan-African anti-corruption research network is expected to boost and co-ordinate efforts to combat corruption across the continent. Delegates at a recent workshop to brainstorm the concept discussed topics such as the importance of research in the fight against corruption, the connection between research and public policy and policy making, and the effective development of an African research agenda.

CW helps to overturn Mazetti gagging order on AmaBhungane

7th July 2023 in , , , /by

Corruption Watch recently appeared as amicus curiae in the case between the Moti Group and investigative journalism organisation AmaBhungane. The Moti Group sought to prevent AmaBhungane from publishing articles in which the group is alleged to have committed corrupt acts – but the order was overturned with an accompanying scolding from the presiding judge.