Crime, policing and court reporting — SAPS operations, high-profile trials, gang violence, corruption prosecutions and NPA cases.
For marginalised young people he is gangster, prophet and revolutionary all at once. Image by vectorportal.com, CC BYThirty years after world famous US rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down at the age of 25, his legacy has remained a lasting and continuous presence in Africa. During my many years of…
Moscow has been launching non-stop drone strikes across busy areas of Kyiv, including a surge in daytime attacks.
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Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars.
The High Court has declined to strike out a case challenging the governments decision to allow duty-free rice into the country.
An urgent application by former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) security chief Alexio Papadopulo has lifted the veil on details of a Commercial Crime Unit investigation into his dealings with alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield. On 20 July... The post Inside the SAPS investigation into…
Today’s bribes are often hidden in what appear to be perfectly legitimate business transactions, says Elani Vogel of Loxton Forensics. Technological developments and anti-money laundering laws require more sophisticated methods of corruption, and modern bribery can be more difficult – but not…
An explosive high court application by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI), Imtiaz Fazel confirms how central former police minister Senzo Mchunu’s office was to the series of investigations and leaks that led both to the Madlanga Commission and to... The post Explosive affidavit by…
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…
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…
Corruption Watch (CW) on Wednesday 24 June launched its latest public awareness campaign in Sandton, Johannesburg, to an audience comprising civil society and public service partners, funders, and the media, among others. The Impempe Campaign, with a focus is public awareness and community…
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…
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