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Newly launched Zondo tracker an asset for civil society

South Africans who wish to stay abreast of developments in the implementation of the state capture commission’s recommendations can now do so with the Zondo Recommendations Tracker, a tool that was launched on Tuesday by civil society organisation (CSO) Open Secrets. CSOs working under the banner of the Civil Society Working Group on State Capture Read more >

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State capture update: September’s news and events

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 >

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State capture update: August’s news and events

The Constitutional Court held a special sitting on Wednesday 21 August in honour of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who retires at the end of August after serving 27 years on the bench. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane, and National Read more >

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IDAC now a permanent anti-corruption unit in the NPA

The Independent Directorate (ID), a unit within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), was first established in 2019 to address complex corruption cases that arose out of the Zondo commission’s investigations. With an initial lifespan of two years, it was meant to bolster such cases to give the NPA the necessary advantage in dealing with them. Read more >

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AU’s annual anti-corruption day focuses on whistle-blowers

African Anti-Corruption Day (AACD), held every year on 11 July, aims to recognise the progress that has been made in fighting corruption across the continent, and reiterate the need to move with the times in developing approaches to end corruption. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the catastrophic consequences of corruption on the Read more >

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New Precca amendment criminalises failure to prevent corruption

Back in April 2024 an amendment act was signed into law that if efficiently implemented, will contribute significantly to anti-corruption efforts in South Africa.  Section 23 of the new Judicial Matters Amendment Act provides for an insertion into the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Precca), after section 34 of that act, which established the Read more >