Wake-up call for Zuma government? Unlikely as ANC battles crises on many fronts On September 30, 2015, several major South African cities saw a significant turnout of the Republic's denizens taking to the streets, protesting rampant perceived corruption in their country: demonstrations took place, inter alia, in Pretoria, Cape Town, Polokwane, and Durban. They numbered in … Continue reading “Apartheid stole the past, corruption steals our future” – South Africa protests graft
Increased anti-corruption enforcement across Africa?
Chimera or Reality -- Is Africa stepping up its anti-graft game? If one is to believe the media attention that has been bestowed upon anti-corruption enforcement by various African jurisdictions, there has been an uptick in successful anti-graft campaigns across the continent. Or is there...? Has Africa truly embraced the prosecution of well-to-do businessmen and … Continue reading Increased anti-corruption enforcement across Africa?
Corruption & instability scare away foreign direct investment in South Africa
Corruption & instability scare away foreign direct investment in South Africa Former ANC Treasurer and Mpumalanga premier Mathews Phosa has identified corruption, inconsistent government policies, and other factors as root causes of investors' growing reluctance to invest in South Africa. The Mail & Guardian's Adam Wakefield reports that Mr. Phosa, who speaks nine languages and … Continue reading Corruption & instability scare away foreign direct investment in South Africa
Legislative Anti-Corruption Reference: South Africa
As reference for AAF's readership, below is a summary of the anti-corruption / anti-bribery / anti-fraud laws enacted in (or, in the case of international treaties, ratified by) the Republic of South Africa: - The Public Service Act, 1994 (Proclamation No. 103 of 1994) - The Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994) … Continue reading Legislative Anti-Corruption Reference: South Africa
Nigeria & South Africa: Two tales of anti-corruption enforcement
Nuhu Ribadu & the Scorpions: Setbacks and potential promises for anti-corruption efforts in Africa's two largest economies Two recent articles point to a convergence of missing or diminishing anti-corruption efforts in both South Africa and Nigeria. For one, Nigeria's former head of anti corruption Mr. Ribadu (whose high-provile 2012 report revealed that the country had … Continue reading Nigeria & South Africa: Two tales of anti-corruption enforcement
On trial: Laundering gold-smuggling cash
S. African Free State: Gold smuggling and money laundering case closes The State has closed its case in the Free State High Court in a matter relating to 133 charges of racketeering, gold smuggling, the unlawful processing of gold and money-laundering of nearly approximately R10 billion. The State lead its case for nearly 100 court … Continue reading On trial: Laundering gold-smuggling cash
Survey shows perception gap and increased corruption
Survey shows that perception of corruption & bribery on the rise As also reported by BDLive's Evan Pickworth, a recent Ernst & Young survey shows that the perception of widespread bribery and corruption by South African executives has increased climbed by 16% to an overall 78% response. The article mentions the "high-profile regulatory enforcement [that] … Continue reading Survey shows perception gap and increased corruption
Housing tender fraud in eThekwini (RDP / South Africa)
South Africa: RDP housing tender fraud in eThekwini In order to cease complaints and reports of corruption, the eThekwini municipality will stop using section 36 of the Municipal Finance Management Act to award emergency tenders. The municipality has tabled a budget of R35.8 billion for the new financial year, of which R3.7 billion will be … Continue reading Housing tender fraud in eThekwini (RDP / South Africa)
Fraud in the medical schemes industry
South Africa: Fraud in the medical schemes industry Discovery Health’s CEO, Dr Jonathan Broomberg, has estimated that fraud in the medical schemes industry will cost South Africa between R8.22 billion and R43.2 billion. Various types of fraud have been flagged recently, such as “card farming”, in which medical members allowed other non-members to be treated … Continue reading Fraud in the medical schemes industry
Anti-Fraud & Corruption Law in Africa 