Entries by Corruption Watch

Zuma judgment confirms key CSO role in upholding constitutional democracy

21 May 2024 in , , , /by

The Constitutional Court yesterday handed down judgment in the IEC/MK Party case which contested former president Jacob Zuma’s eligibility to stand for election to the National Assembly as a member of the party. The court ruled that Zuma was ineligible for such an appointment in terms of Section 47(1)(e) of the Constitution, because of his 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021. Corruption Watch was one of four amici curiae supporting the IEC.

Former minister’s court woes not over, corruption trial looming

20 May 2024 in , /by

Former state security minister Bongani Bongo has been embroiled in corruption cases for several years. Recently accusations against Bongo, relating to money laundering and corruption, were discharged – but the former minister still has to answer to charges of offering a bribe to the evidence leader in Parliament’s Eskom inquiry in 2017. The discharged charges relate to allegations of inflating the costs of land, worth around R74-million, which was sold to two Mpumalanga municipalities.

SA’s public service is dysfunctional – the 5 main reasons why

17 May 2024 in , /by

A change in political leadership would make little difference to development without a major reform of the public service, writes political science researcher and lecturer Dr Marcel Nagar. However, South Africans going to the polls on 29 May would do well to consider at least getting the right people into those leadership positions, so that the reform can begin in earnest.

New CW report shares insights on perceptions, impact of corruption

15 May 2024 in , , , , /by

A new research report, released today by Corruption Watch, highlights the perceptions and experiences of corruption among ordinary people in South Africa. The report shows, among others, a widespread belief that government is not doing enough to address corruption in the provision of basic services, and a clear demand for stricter consequences for corrupt behaviour of government officials.

Support for ConCourt and the law, irrespective of outcome 

10 May 2024 in , , , , /by

Civil society organisations have called for respect for the law, ahead of the Constitutional Court hearing on Friday 10 May, in which the Independent Electoral Commission is appealing an Electoral Court judgment that dismissed an objection to the National Assembly candidacy of former president Jacob Zuma. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Corruption Watch, and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution are appearing as amici curiae.