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NSFAS on the outcome of an investigation into direct payments

27 Oct 2023, 12:24

Image: Wikimedia Commons The National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) woes continue. A recently concluded investigation into corruption and irregular procurement at the organisation has revealed major concerns with the issuing of a tender to four service providers, for direct payment to students. The official implicated is CEO Andile Nongogo. The NSFAS board received the Read more >

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Episode 3 – Land and Corruption: Story of the Marginalised

25 Oct 2023, 12:48

Image: Corruption Watch Episodes 1 and 2 of our new five-part podcast series on land corruption, respectively, laid down the background to the Land and Corruption in Africa phase 2 (LCA2) project, driven by Transparency International (TI), and moved towards discussion of land in the agricultural sector. Now episode 3 has been released. Corruption Watch Read more >

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One year on, govt’s response to Zondo recommendations on shaky course

23 Oct 2023, 11:25

Corruption Watch is releasing three new episodes of its podcast series titled Zondo Commission Unpacked, to mark a year since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his government’s response to the commission’s recommendations. On 23 October 2022 Ramaphosa released the 77-page plan of implementations which would be put into action – but has this happened?Listen to episode Read more >

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Political Party Funding Act needs teeth, says Electoral Commission

20 Oct 2023, 13:01

By Mandisa NyathiFirst published on Mail&Guardian The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says the Political Party Funding Act needs more power to enable the commission to follow up on parties that do not disclose donations. IEC party funding chief executive George Mahlangu said the Act in its current form does not enable the Read more >

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Gcaleka scrapes in as new public protector after heated NA debate

20 Oct 2023, 12:48

Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka only just garnered the required 60% majority of votes in the 19 October National Assembly (NA) debate on her appointment to become the next public protector. Things grew heated in the House and the opposition DA walked out, but nonetheless there are now just two steps remaining before Gcaleka is officially appointed Read more >

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Episode 2 – Land and Corruption: Story of the Marginalised

18 Oct 2023, 9:29

Image: Corruption Watch Episode 1 of our new podcast series on land corruption laid down the background to the Land and Corruption in Africa phase 2 (LCA2) project, driven by Transparency International (TI). Project leaders from Corruption Watch (CW) and TI spoke about the areas in which they want to see change happen and the Read more >

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Artificial intelligence to add a new dimension to anti-corruption efforts

17 Oct 2023, 14:45

For many people, the mention of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) starts alarm bells ringing in their heads. Robots taking over humans’ jobs, wanton invasion of privacy, smart machines controlling the world – these scenarios are frightening and all too real to those who fear AI. And in a distant future, who knows, Read more >

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Public enterprises dept continues its downhill slide

17 Oct 2023, 11:35

The Auditor-General of South Africa (Agsa) is not impressed with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). Presenting the department’s audit outcomes for 2021/2022 to the parliamentary portfolio committee on public enterprises on 11 October, the Agsa delegation pointed out several shortcomings and weaknesses, including stagnation in terms of audit outcomes in general, and non-compliance with Read more >

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HSACF concerned about the increase in fraudulent medico-legal claims

16 Oct 2023, 11:27

Source: www.gov.za Corruption Watch is a member of the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF), which is chaired by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The HSACF convened a successful meeting on 29 September 2023 to deliberate on anti-corruption interventions in the health sector. The collaborative effort between civil society, the private sector (inter alia medical schemes, Read more >