Corruption news Archives - Page 6 of 217

GGA gives GNU some recommendations to chew on

15 Oct 2024, 12:07

The Government of National Unity (GNU) caused both hope and scepticism when it was set up, because of the ANC, the governing party for 30 years in democratic South Africa, losing its grip on an absolute majority and having to reach out to other parties with whom to jointly run the country. This outcome was Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

First country ratifies the Asset Declaration Treaty

11 Oct 2024, 11:04

Image: Wikimedia Commons By Tilman HoppeFirst published on the Global Anticorruption Blog Requiring public official to disclose their assets, income, and other information about their personal finances can be an important tool for curbing corruption. The effectiveness of such a program depends crucially on the ability to verify the disclosures’ accuracy and in particular the Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Tax havens continue to facilitate theft out of developing countries

09 Oct 2024, 12:46

Image: Flickr/Ryan Morrison Just weeks ago we reported on moves by UN member countries to begin the development of a UN tax convention under resolution 78/230. This would shift the responsibility for setting global tax rules from the OECD to the UN, a move which is expected to help to cut down on global tax Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Addressing judicial corruption in South Africa

07 Oct 2024, 15:26

“The judiciary is the temple of justice, and in most cases, it is the last hope of the common man.” Prof John-Mark Iyi, director of the African Centre for Transnational Criminal Justice (ACTCJ) at the University of the Western Cape, used these words to introduce a recent webinar discussing the complex task of combating corruption Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

State capture update: September’s news and events

02 Oct 2024, 16:29

The Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) investigation into Prasa is yielding results, and the organisation recently revealed that it now has information on companies and directors that benefited to the tune of R776-million in total from the controversial R3.5-billion Swifambo contract for the procurement of trains. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told the SABC in an interview Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Mining corporates must fulfil their human rights responsibilities in SA

30 Sep 2024, 15:02

By Refilwe Chulu Corporations have increasingly become a threat to human rights over the years. There are several reasons for this, such as corporate goals and targets, which can mean that human rights get overridden so that targets may be reached, harmful operational activities such as excessive use of water or damage to housing, or Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Hlophe not allowed in judges’ interviews, says WC High Court

27 Sep 2024, 15:10

Image: Polity The parliamentary Judicial Services Commission (JSC) interviews for magistrates and judges, an important annual event in the judiciary’s calendar for the month of October, will take place without impeached judge and MK Party parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe. This after the Western Cape High Court on Friday granted applicants in the matter calling Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

CW urges AU WGEI to step up action against corruption in mineral extraction

27 Sep 2024, 12:42

Corruption Watch has written an open letter to the AU’s Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations, urging it to step up action against corruption in the extractives industry. The organisation has made several recommendations which, it says, will help the working group to more efficiently fulfil its mandate. Read the letter Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Proper consultation is key to meaningful outcomes for mining-affected communities

26 Sep 2024, 11:45

South Africa’s mining industry has, for decades, bolstered the country’s economy. But the cost in human terms, particularly for communities who are affected by mining operations, is significant and often overlooked in the drive for profit and productivity. A new paper, written by mining and labour law specialist Dr. Godknows Mudimu, explores the role of Read more >