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SPEAK UP, South Africa: the impact of the Nkandla ruling

21 April 2016 in Accountability, Africa and Middle East, Financial Integrity, Politics and government

In March this year South Africa’s highest court upheld a landmark investigation by the courageous Public Protector Thuli Madonsela that showed how taxpayers’ money had been used to upgrade President Jacob Zuma’s personal residence. This underscored the importance of the role of the Public Protector in holding those in power to account. It is the […]

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Anti-Corruption Day in South Africa: counting the cost of freedom

11 December 2012 in Africa and Middle East, People power

Yesterday in Soweto’s world-famous Regina Mundi church, beneath a stained-glass image of Nelson Mandela, worshippers spoke out against the country’s current crop of leaders – particularly, those who’ve been at the heart of headline-grabbing corruption scandals in recent months. “It’s becoming more corrupt every day … and it’s growing worse,” said Sidney Matlana, a member […]

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