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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…
Corruption Watch recently undertook research aimed at shining the spotlight on illicit financial flows from Africa. The research, published in mid-2026 in a report titled Addressing Illicit Financial Flows, took place under CW’s recent project Countering Cross-Border Corruption and Illicit Finance…
Corruption Watch commends the accountable action taken by Avatar Agency in parting with co-founder and former co-chief creative officer, Veli Ngubane, following allegations of unprofessional conduct by Ngubane during a recent work engagement abroad. The agency is called on to broaden these efforts…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
