Entries by Corruption Watch

‘Anarchy’ called out, but it ‘s not enough to address driving school corruption

12th April 2022 in , /by

Driving licence test centre officials, in collusion with driving school practitioners, to bend the rules as and when they see fit, for their personal benefit – and why not, seeing that some earn up to R22 000 a day. But the lack of immediate consequences for this attitude, writes Zanele Fengu, is that for every forward step in policy and technology to advance the eradication of corruption and fraud, there will be unfortunate concessions to accommodate those who use intimidation and force to secure their demands.

Striving for justice and change — meet the young activists in our midst

5th April 2022 in , , /by

This extract from Pushing for Change – the 2021 Corruption Watch annual report –
is written by senior journalist Moepeng Talane and highlights the work of some of the organisation’s young activists. The annual report also marks the 10-year anniversary of Corruption Watch’s existence, and honours the role whistle-blowers have played in exposing corruption and holding the corrupt to account in South Africa.

For whistle-blowers, there are few rewards but many risks

4th April 2022 in , , , /by

Whistleblowers are like you and me, writes Moepeng Talane, a senior journalist and editor with Corruption Watch. They want the same things as you and me: a country that stands and thrives on the values of its people and cherishes the calling of public service. “Our collective responsibility does not end at putting an X next to our favoured political party or representative, but we are also encouraged, even mandated by our laws, to hold recipients of our votes accountable.”

SIU pounces on Lotteries Commission, finds corruption networks

1st April 2022 in , , /by

The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered corruption networks which enabled National Lottery Commission officials, in cahoots with non-profit organisations, service providers, and other individuals, to siphon millions of rands from the commission’s coffers – money which the poor of this country had gambled with in the hopes of winning a better life. The SIU has embarked on litigation to recover these funds and set aside grants awarded irregularly.

General Sehlahle Fannie Masemola is SA’s new top cop

31st March 2022 in , , /by

General Sehlahle Fannie Masemola has been appointed as South Africa’s new national police commissioner, replacing Kehla Sithole who finishes his last day in office today. Masemola is a career policeman who, it is expected, will ensure continuity in the top cop position – but Corruption Watch has expressed concern that his appointment was devoid of transparency and public participation.