Entries by Corruption Watch

SOEs, state security get overhaul, but no accountability for Kodwa, Mahlobo

28 October 2022 in , , , , /by

In part three of our summary of the government response to the Zondo commission’s recommendations, we highlight the lack of accountability for those implicated in compromising the country’s intelligence systems. Part one dealt with a permanent investigative directorate under the NPA, enhanced asset recovery capabilities, and better whistle-blower protection. In part two we discussed changes proposed for the public procurement system.

Zondo recommendations: Public procurement is the space to watch

28 October 2022 in , , , , /by

Read our multi-part unpacking of the South African government’s proposed response to the recommendations of the Zondo commission. In part two we highlight changes proposed for the public procurement system. Part one looked at a permanent investigative directorate under the NPA, enhanced asset recovery capabilities, and better whistle-blower protection.

President’s response to Zondo report must be followed by decisive action

27 October 2022 in , , , , , /by

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture – of which Corruption Watch is a member – welcomes the government’s acceptance of the findings of the Zondo commission, as outlined in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response of 23 October 2022. It cautions, however, that to think of state capture as being a thing of the past would be to make a grave mistake.

FIC helps with recovery of over R5-billion in criminal proceeds

21 October 2022 in , /by

South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre, in its latest annual report, said it had contributed to the recovery of over R5-billion in criminal proceeds – compared to last year’s R3.3-billion. The organisation attributes its success to partnerships and collaboration, use of technology, and an increase in the use of its intelligence reports – among other reasons.