Kidnapping in South Africa:
rely on data not social media

Statistics on the motives for kidnapping
and who is most at risk are both
surprising and concerning.

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Police abuses during lockdown
reflect deep accountability problems

Why did some police officials blatantly disregard
the fundamental liberties protected
by South Africa’s constitution?

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South Africa’s private sector
can help stop gender-based violence

Violence against women and children is
everybody’s business, and companies
can do a lot to contribute.

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Accountability for corruption
The low rate of dismissals for financial misconduct taken in national and provincial government departments is worrying.
9 Things SA could have bought with the R500 Bn
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on 19 October 2019 at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London that State Capture possibly cost the country more than R500bn.
Transparency International Corruption Perception Index
South Africa’s score and position (rank) on the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index over the last two decades.
What the billions of rand’s lost to state capture could have bought
Substantial and urgent changes to the criminal justice system could have been made with the billions lost to the state capture project.
South Africans experiences of corruption in the public sector
In South Africa, bribery is one of the main forms of corruption in which ordinary people are likely to come into contact with in their interactions with government officials.
National Prosecuting Authority: Convictions for corruption
The number of government officials convicted for offences related to corruption.
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