Corruption Watch

"Corruption in the Eastern Cape isn't just mismanagement...It is also institutional violence against the poor, against women and against communities that are yet to realise their basic human rights enshrined in the constitution." - Lebogang Ramafoko. #HumanRightsDay

Read about our engagement with the Eastern Cape Legislature, presenting the preliminary findings of the local government Corruption Risk Assessment report. iol.co.za/sunday-tribune…

and what we can do to combat it. This dialogue not only highlighted the gap in the sexual crimes conversation, but also brought together ideas of how to combat this.

Our executive director, Lebogang Ramafoko was on SABC Channel Africa. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/business…

Corruption Watch exposes corruption and advocates for sustainable measures to combat it, driving social justice and amplifying the voices of those most affected by the abuse of power. Learn more: corruptionwatch.org.za #WorldSocialJusticeDay #MobilizeForJustice

Change doesn’t always start in parliament, often it begins in small offices in your community! This week’s story from the CBOs features Nomiki Mathonsi from the Entlangu Agricultural Corporative.

The youth aren’t waiting for permission to fix the future; they’re taking charge now. Meet Zuko Mtsholwa, a SAAC Youth Ambassador for Accountability from the Easten Cape. Zuko shares the reality of growing up surrounded by poor governance.

Our Corruption Buster Bootcamp initiative in Eastern Cape has equipped activists with the tools to identify red flags, understand municipal budgets and demand answers. Hear from Asisithi Zihlangu, one of our dedicated attendees why training is a gamechanger for the community.

Corruption Watch is Top 5 Brand The official #Loeries2025 rankings are out for Africa & the Middle East: 5️⃣ Corruption Watch ranked 5th in the Brand Category. 4️⃣ Our own Moira Campbell ranked 4th in the Director/ CMO Category. Read more: corruptionwatch.org.za/cw-impresses-i… #LoerieAwards

The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, on 10 February, we reveal the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025. How did your country perform? #CPI2025

The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 will be published on 10 February. Stay tuned! #CPI2025

🔵 COMING SOON: The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 will be published on 10 February. How will your country measure up? #CPI2025

A new HSRC study confirms what we suspect: Fear of retaliation is the #1 reason South Africans don’t report corruption. To win, we need a whole-of-society shift: safety in numbers, a collective shift. Read the findings corruptionwatch.org.za/leading-sa-soc… #CorruptionWatch

🚨 Merit or money. When university spaces are sold to the highest bidder, bright students from poor families are the first to be edged out. We are replacing access with transaction and teaching youth that hard work doesn’t pay when you can. Read here: corruptionwatch.org.za/does-merit-sti…

Your New Goal for 2026: Holding Power to Account. You don’t have to be an MP to influence the law; Parliament is constitutionally required to listen to YOU. Your invitation stands: here is your guide on how to write to a parliamentary committee in 2026. corruptionwatch.org.za/let-2026-be-th…

Global leaders at #CoSP11 adopted a historic resolution to tackle “dark money” and political funding opacity. As we approach the 2026 election, transparency is non-negotiable. We consider what this means for SA. Read more: corruptionwatch.org.za/political-part… #CorruptionWatch #CoSP11

Treasury has released the latest General Laws Amendment Bill to fight money laundering and terror financing. Key focus: NGO oversight and lifestyle audits. Help us stay off the grey list! Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 Read more here and have your say!corruptionwatch.org.za/public-comment…

When the roads crumble and the water stop flowing, we often blame incompetence, but new research suggests a darker reality: Municipal corruption in South Africa has evolved into organised crime. Learn more about the findings here: corruptionwatch.org.za/can-municipal-…

From the assassination of Babita Deokaran to the recent tragic loss of Marius van der Merwe, South Africans have seen too many brave voices silenced for exposing the rot in public procurement. corruptionwatch.org.za/newly-revealed…