We’ve had just about a week to digest the latest instalment of the State Capture report. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s failure to address corruption at various levels of government, and within the governing party has been widely criticised. Several parastatals have also been eaten away by dubious deals and corrupt politicians, leaving South Africans with an […]
Chapter 9
JOURNEY TO JUSTICE (FULL LENGTH DOCUMENTARY)
In order to encourage and empower citizens to get actively involved and to pursue their rights, the KAS Rule of Law Program for Sub-Saharan Africa in conjunction with Kenyatta University Law School has produced a documentary showcasing prominent Kenyan environmental law cases that can serve as a positive example of how ordinary citizens and communities […]
State Capture Volume 5 to reach President electronically tomorrow
The fifth and final volume of the State Capture report is to be sent to the Presidency electronically tomorrow evening. This comes as the handover, which was due to take place on 15 June, was delayed. Paul Hoffman of Accountability Now weighs in. Tune into Newzroom Afrika on DSTV channel 405 for more details.
Will Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s suspension compromise ongoing public protector probes?
A day after Busisiwe Mkhwebane was suspended as public protector, her office said investigations wouldn’t be interrupted, with her deputy Kholeka Gcaleka overseeing operations. Does Mkhwebane’s absence compromise ongoing probes? Accountability Now director Paul Hoffman weighs in. #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
It’s not ‘now or never’ for the NPA; it’s never ever
By Paul Hoffman 22 Jun 2022 Paul Hoffman SC is a director of Accountability Now. The castration is irreversible within the National Prosecuting Authority. The NPA of today does not have the specialist skills needed to counter corruption. It does not have adequately trained and experienced personnel in sufficient numbers to do so. And its […]
Will Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s suspension compromise ongoing public protector probes?
A day after Busisiwe Mkhwebane was suspended as public protector, her office said investigations wouldn’t be interrupted, with her deputy Kholeka Gcaleka overseeing operations. Does Mkhwebane’s absence compromise ongoing probes? Accountability Now director Paul Hoffman weighs in. #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
John Jeffery’s ‘sense of urgency on corruption’ must translate into tangible action
By Paul Hoffman Paul Hoffman SC is a director of Accountability Now. Now that Deputy Minister of Justice John Jeffery has revealed that Cabinet regards capacitating the criminal justice administration to counter corruption as urgent, it is incumbent upon both the legislature and executive to do what is needed to right the ship of state. […]
LETTER: Parliament should act on Buffalogate
MPs buck the constitution if they sit on their hands while the Hawks flap around Phala Phala 09 JUNE 2022 – 14:46 It seems that in the swirling uncertainty around what really happened in Buffalogate the president has chosen to go to ground, behave unaccountably and silently brazen out his apparently self-inflicted predicament with unbecoming […]
Ramaphosa farm theft | Accountability Now comments
Accountability Now director Paul Hoffman says President Cyril Ramaphosa can only step aside if he is indicted by the NPA. Hoffman discussed this with eNCA’s Masego Rahlaga. Courtesy of #DStv403
Lester speaks to Advocate Paul Hoffman. The Justice Department confirmed on Monday night that Rajesh and Atul Gupta were arrested in Dubai.
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