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Since return of democracy in 1999 and particularly following the 2019 general elections, the citizens were very hopefully of renewed vigor in addressi

Over 2000 complaints of corruption were received by Corruption Watch last year (2023). Executive Director Karam Singh explains why.

During a webinar on Wednesday, Professor Geo Quinot unpacked some of the findings from the report. Public entities are allowed to deviate from procurement procedures set under limited circumstances and an entity deviating from the prescribed procedures does not in itself mean something is wrong...

International Equal PayDay is commemorated and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Accountability Lab discuss SA's inner city crises.

AG Tsakani Maluleke will table her office’s first real-time audit report on the use of relief funds meant for flood-affected communities.

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Corruption Watch (CW) has released its annual report themed “Pushing for Change” which highlights South African whistle-blower’s  contribution in the fight against corruption. CW executive director Karam Singh said the past decade reveals a volatile experience for brave whistleblowers who have not been deterred by intimidation, stringent lockdown conditions, or threats to their livelihoods and sometimes even their lives.

The focus this week includes: a #Tech4Rights Expo; a national conference on Combating Illicit Financial Flows; the impact of Covid-19 on the existing health crisis and also African civic society organisations; the Way Forward on the Trips Waiver, a webinar on “Disinformation destroys democrac...

Insecurity: Step down or be impeached, coalition tells Buhari The coalition says President Buhari and his administration have failed in their primary responsibility of ensuring the security and welfare of Nigerians. 4 min read A coalition comprising 43 frontline civil society organisations and Femi Falana’s law firm have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be removed from office by the National Assembly if he cannot address the persistent insecurity in the country. ...