Read our wide range of interesting reports, analyses, and research, presented from newest to oldest.
SAAC BASELINE ASSESSMENT SURVEY
February 2025
This survey serves as a foundational step in the Strengthening Action Against Corruption (SAAC) project.
THE MALEDU JUDGMENT, IPILRA, AND THE MPRDA
October 2024
A report on the implications of court judgments for laws and policies that govern mining and tenure security.
BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE ON COMMUNITY CONSULTATION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN EXTRACTIVES INDUSTRY 2024
October 2024
A report on community consultation requirements in mining projects.
MEANINGFUL CONSULTATIONS AND INFORMAL LAND RIGHTS
September 2024
A report on meaningful consultation with and improved outcomes for mining-affected communities.
THIS BEAUTIFUL LAND: CORRUPTION, DISCRIMINATION AND LAND RIGHTS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
April 2024
A report exposing the link between discrimination and corruption in the sub-Saharan land sector.
CW ACTIVE CITIZEN GUIDE
May 2024
Tips on remaining an active citizen after the 2024 national elections.
THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION: INSIGHTS FROM A PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES SURVEY
May 2024
A report on perceptions and experiences of corruption within South Africa.
LAND CORRUPTION AND DISCRIMINATION:
RESEARCH FINDINGS SOUTH AFRICA
October 2023
Research findings from phase two of the international Land and Corruption in Africa project.
ADDRESSING CORPORATE CORRUPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE EOH EXPERIENCE
August 2023
A report on local corporate governance practices, with a focus on the EOH corruption scandal.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY IN SOUTH AFRICA’S MINING SECTOR
November 2022
Recommendations on implementing a BO register.
THE EXTRACTIVES INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE AND SOUTH AFRICA
November 2022
A report supporting the case for South Africa’s EITI membership.
PERCEPTIONS ON WHISTLE-BLOWING IN SOUTH AFRICA
December 2021
A report on perceptions around whistle-blowing in South Africa.
CW’s POCKET GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
October 2021
An overview of how local government works.
IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE FLOW OF BENEFITS TO MINING COMMUNITIES
August 2021
The reality of the mining benefits situation today.
LEGAL REVIEW: DISTRIBUTION OF MINING EQUITY TO COMMUNITY TRUST
August 2021
A review of the legal framework in mining equity.
COVID-19 TERS: CORRUPTION AT WORK
January 2021
A report on corruption in the Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme.
OUR FUTURE IS NOT FOR SALE
December 2020
The views of South Africa’s youth on corruption.
TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE REPORTING 2020
December 2020
A report on corporate governance practices in South Africa.
X-RAY: THE CRITICAL STATE OF THE HEALTH SECTOR IN SA
July 2020
A sectoral report on the impact of corruption on basic healthcare services.
MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN: CORRUPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA’S WATER SECTOR
March 2020
Weak public governance enables corruption in the water sector.
UNEARTHING CORRUPTION IN THE LAND SECTOR
December 2019
The impact of corruption on land tenure and land security.
CORRUPTION IN UNIFORM
June 2019
A sectoral report on the state of corruption in the South African Police Service.
MINING ROYALTIES REPORT FOR 2018
March 2019
Challenges in the equitable distribution of mining royalties.
MINING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (M4SD) REPORT
October 2017
Vulnerabilities in South Africa’s mining application process.
UNWANTED – POLICE CAMPAIGN BROCHURE
July 2017
The police campaign brochure calling for transparent, merit-based appointments.
TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE REPORTING (TRAC) REPORT
August 2016
Transparency in corporate reporting in South Africa.
LOSS OF PRINCIPLE
October 2015
A report on corruption in schools, with case studies and recommendations.
