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Accountability Now

Let’s not fool ourselves – corruption in the public sector is theft from the poor

Op-eds

Let’s not fool ourselves – corruption in the public sector is theft from the poor

By Chris Jones and Pregala Pillay

Wrong side of truth plus incompetence – documents reveal why Busisiwe Mkhwebane keeps losing in court

South Africa

Wrong side of truth plus incompetence – documents reveal why Busisiwe Mkhwebane keeps losing in court

By Marianne Thamm

To solve SA’s problems, we should fix, not replace, our current political system and its institutions

South Africa

To solve SA’s problems, we should fix, not replace, our current political system and its institutions

By Stephen Grootes

The curse of CIEX – Anatomy of the legal boomerang that came back to haunt Mkhwebane

South Africa

The curse of CIEX – Anatomy of the legal boomerang that came back to haunt Mkhwebane

By Marianne Thamm

Covid-19 corruption tops R14-billion but to bust criminals we need to drastically boost prosecution services and courts

South Africa

Covid-19 corruption tops R14-billion but to bust criminals we need to drastically boost prosecution services and courts

By Mark Heywood

Public Protector in court on perjury charges that her lawyer describes as ‘frivolous’

South Africa

Public Protector in court on perjury charges that her lawyer describes as ‘frivolous’

By Rebecca Davis

Public Protector may be ‘resting’ — but still has battles to fight

South Africa

Public Protector may be ‘resting’ — but still has battles to fight

By Rebecca Davis

Perjury Charges: Public Protector’s alleged lies to court in the spotlight

South Africa

Perjury Charges: Public Protector’s alleged lies to court in the spotlight

By Rebecca Davis

Anti-corruption watchdogs call for Integrity Commission for the Hawks

South Africa

Anti-corruption watchdogs call for Integrity Commission for the Hawks

By Marianne Thamm

Public Protector: Accountability Now seeks investigation into Guptas' tax affairs

South Africa

Public Protector: Accountability Now seeks investigation into Guptas' tax affairs

By Bheki C. Simelane