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IEC officially launches the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign
The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched the 2026 local government elections, marking the commencement of the mass awareness campaign towards Election Day in November. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming local government elections. Currently there are just under 28 000
Public service without accountability is a betrayal of democracy
A society should never become comfortable with being failed, writes Duduzile Zwane for CW Voices , and South Africa must demand a government that serves, not one that benefits from power. This Africa Public Service Day - held annually on 23 June - provides another opportunity to reflect on the quality of South Africa's public service, and who it is really se
World Whistle-blower Day a sober reminder of the trials of exposing corruption
Every year on 23 June, designated as World Whistle-blower Day, Corruption Watch joins the world in honouring the brave patriots who have risked their lives and their livelihoods in pursuit of the truth. We also reflect on what we, as a society and as individuals, are doing to make the environment for blowing the whistle more enabling and encouraging. The pos
Corruption Watch applauded for “bold” new media campaign
Deputy NDPP gives keynote speech at CW’s Impempe campaign launch
Advocate Chuma Mtengwane, the deputy national director of public prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit, gave a stirring keynote speech at the launch of Corruption Watch's Impempe campaign on Wednesday 24 June. Mtengwane, a seasoned legal professional and prosecutor with over 25 years of experience in the South African public sector, expressed her appreciation
CW alarmed by appointment of Dina Pule as social development minister
Corruption Watch has noted with grave concern President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint former communications minister Dina Pule as minister of social development, as part of this week's Cabinet reshuffle. The organisation has called on Ramaphosa to share the rationale behind this decision, which places a politician with a well-documented record of eth
A year after Mkhwanazi allegations jolted authorities into action, progress is slow
The allegations made publicly, a year ago today, by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were a pivotal moment in South Africa’s crime- and corruption-fighting history. They led to the establishment of the Madlanga commission and the parliamentary ad-hoc committee, both delving into those allegations of police corruption, and what has emerged in that year shows how dee
AU Anti-corruption Day 2026 pushes for more integrity, transparency, and accountability
The theme for this year's African Anti-corruption Day – held annually on 11 July – is Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa . This, says African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reflects the African Union's vision of democratic governance founded on shared values. He stresses that continental integr
Have your say: Parly calls for comment on General Laws Amendment Bill
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance invites stakeholders and interested parties to submit written comments on the latest version of the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill. The submission period opened on 10 July and closes at 12h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. The post Have your say: Parly calls for com