Anti Corruption
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Lifestyle Audits: Building integrity, restoring trust and strengthening the State
Lifestyle audits in the Public Service are playing a significant role in preventing misconduct and safeguarding public resources. This strategy moves beyond arrests and…
Integrity is good business: Why corruption avoidance creates competitive advantage
Corruption remains a major barrier to economic growth, despite decades of anti-corruption efforts. This article explores how integrity, beyond mere compliance, is becoming a…
New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat
Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red
Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January
Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees
From liberation to integrity: Ruth First can inspire anti-corruption advocacy
Ruth First’s ‘activist research’ approach, combining rigorous inquiry with political purpose, offers a guide for the fight against graft
Kenyan whistleblower faces lawsuit, death threats after exposing $2bn airport deal
President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé
GGA 10 Year Celebration
The next GGA milestone will hopefully be marked by wins against corruption
Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy
Such campaigns can draw attention to the widespread presence of the very behaviour they are trying to stamp out — and subconsciously encourage people to view it as appropriate
Why some anti-corruption campaigns make people more likely to pay a bribe
The reason may be that the messages reinforce popular perceptions that corruption is pervasive and insurmountable. In doing so, they encourage apathy and acceptance rather than…
China mum on missing Interpol chief
Meng Hongwei was last seen leaving for China in late September from the Interpol headquarters in Lyon, southeast France
It’s criminal, not whistleblowing – De Lille hits back at executive director’s claims
Patricia de Lille believes Craig Kesson leaked information and claims against her to certain politicians which "is suggestive of a political campaign"
Senior Saudi prince Miteb released from detention
After more than three weeks in detention, Senior Saudi prince and former head of the National Guard, Miteb bin Abdullah, has been released.
Varsity head gets death threats after announcing fraud probe
The vice-chancellor had promised to rid the Vaal University of Technology of corruption
How will South Africa tackle corruption?
Power groups’ preferred political projects will ultimately decide on whose terms corruption is fought.