SA’s corruption crisis has led to an assortment of commissions of inquiry and investigative reports. The most recent of these is the Special Investigating Unit’s report on the corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment. Corruption has cost SA an estimated R15-billion. Accountability Now Director, Advocate Paul Hoffman unpacks this. Tune into Newzroom […]
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Perceptions on whistle-blowing in South Africa
Daring To Act Whistle_Corruption-Watch_FINAL_9Dec2021Download This is a recent survey done by Corruption Watch – you can find out more about Corruption Watch here.
Anti-corruption efforts in South Africa today Webinar
South Africa’s democracy and ability to uplift its people are under mortal threat through corruption, theft and looting.To commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day, Accountability Now and #TheMidpointSA co-host this webinar to explore the current state of fighting corruption in South Africa before the publication of the Zondo Commission report.Moderated by Justice Goldstone, please view our esteemed […]
The ineffable sadness of the National Prosecuting Authority as frustrated Hermione Cronje resigns
By Paul Hoffman Follow 07 Dec 2021 8 Paul Hoffman SC is a director of Accountability Now. He was lead counsel in the Glenister litigation. The overwhelming impression is that the NPA investigations head quit in frustration or desperation at being unable to do what is required to get on top of rampant serious corruption, […]
LETTER: Resignation needs a closer look
Parliament has the opportunity to exercise its constitutional oversight powers 06 December 2021 – 15:58 https://spkt.io/e/3107180 Hermione Cronje’s resignation as head of the investigating directorate of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) affords parliament the opportunity of exercising its constitutional oversight powers in a proactive manner (“Independent Directorate head Hermione Cronje resigns”, December 2). It was […]
The Chief Parliamentary Legal Adviser has erred
Paul Hoffman | 06 December 2021 Paul Hoffman writes slow pace at which govt is moving on reform is unfortunate and should be accelerated in interests of avoiding failure The Chief Parliamentary Legal Adviser has erred 5 December 2021 This week the Constitutional Review Committee of the National Assembly will, according to its secretariat, consider […]
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LETTER: Resignation needs a closer look
Parliament has the opportunity to exercise its constitutional oversight powers 06 December 2021 – 15:58 https://spkt.io/e/3107180 Hermione Cronje. Picture: GCIS/NTSWE MOKOENA Hermione Cronje’s resignation as head of the investigating directorate of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) affords parliament the opportunity of exercising its constitutional oversight powers in a proactive manner (“Independent Directorate head Hermione Cronje […]
Hermione Cronje NPA resignation: Impunity 6; Accountability 0. Game and first set to the corrupt
By Paul Hoffman Follow 05 Dec 2021 It should come as no surprise that Hermione Cronje has, like the Hawks before her, landed no ‘big fish’ from the murky waters of State Capture. It is not her fault. She was plagued by shrinking budgets, a hollowed-out NPA and saboteurs in the ranks of the NPA. […]
Can NPA be compelled to prosecute high profile cases?
eNCA speaks to Accountability Now’s Advocate Paul Hoffman about his latest threat to drag NPA boss Shamila Batohi to court, to try and compel her to prosecute high-profile cases including former president Jacob Zuma’s and others. Courtesy #DStv403
