WHO ARE WE?
Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation that was launched in
January 2012.
We rely on the public to report corruption to us and we use these
reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and
hold leaders accountable.
Corruption Watch defines corruption as the abuse of public resources
to enrich or give unfair advantage to individuals, their family or their
friends.
We are concerned with any such abuse of power or position by
anyone at any level of government or in business.
OUR MISSION
We encourage and enable
people to resist corruption
by asking them to report
their experiences and
knowledge of corruption to
us.
We engage in mass
communication campaigns
that inform the public about
their rights and the negative
consequences of corruption.
We build networks of
corruption fighters and
promote an environment
that does not tolerate
corruption.
We use our communication
platforms and our
partnerships with media to
‘name and shame’
perpetrators of corruption.
We actively participate
actively in public campaigns
to improve the policy and
legislative environment.
We gather data and identify
hotspots of corruption, while
providing people with
information that enables
them to hold their leaders
accountable.
THE CORRUPTION WATCH SYSTEM
THE CORRUPTION WATCH SYSTEM
COMMUNICATION
CW provides a platform for reporting corruption. Anyone can safely share what they
experience and observe and can speak out against corruption. Our communication
platform includes our website, an SMS line, social media, email or post. We work with
mainstream and community media to make sure that corruption is fully exposed.
INVESTIGATION
We investigate selected reports of alleged acts of corruption, choosing cases that have
the most serious impact on our society. We hand over our findings to the authorities to
take further action, and we monitor the progress of each case.
RESEARCH
We gather and analyse information to identify patterns and hot spots of corruption. We
prepare research reports on these hot spots in order to expose and find solutions to
systemic corruption.
ADVOCACY
We build campaigns that mobilise people to take a stand against corruption. Our
campaigns involve the public, community groups, and other organisations such as trade
unions
HOW WORRIED SHOULD WE BE?
The latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index places South
Africa 69th out of 176 countries, with a score of 4.3 out of 10. Denmark, Finland
and New Zealand are regarded as the least corrupt countries with a score of 9.0/10
whereas Somalia, North Korea and Afghanistan are noted as the most corrupt with
a score of 0.8/10.
WHERE CORRUPTION IS MOST RIFE IN SA
CW received 1 227 reports alleging corruption in our first 11 months. These
reports revealed the hotspots of corruption across the country:
THE IMPORTANCE OF ANONYMITY AT
CW
By choosing the reporting channels of SMS, Facebook, e-mail, or walk-ins, 61% of
reporters reveal either their cell number, e-mail address or name to us.
Corruption Watch protects
the identity of people who
report corruption via its
platforms.
2013 STRATEGY
Based on the reports that we have received over the last year, four key focus
areas have been selected for this year:
CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT
CORRUPTION IN SMALL TOWNS
PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN DIRECTED AT THE
YOUTH
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
Many corruption cases reported to us by the public cannot be taken further
because they have too little detail. Follow the diagram below to find out exactly
what we are looking for:
What we look for:
When did the corruption happen?
What type of corruption happened?
In which institution did the corruption happen
What exactly happened?
In which province did the corruption happen?
What evidence do you have that this corruption
actually occurred?
Who exactly was involved?
Example
“In October 2012, corruption relating to…
“…a principle misappropriating funds”
“…at XX school in Polokwane”
“The principal signs cheques for building an extra
set of classrooms while there is no evidence of
building being constructed. He also signs cheques for
furniture that is not delivered.”
“…in Limpopo ”
“I have a copies of the signed cheques that I have
faxed to Corruption Watch”
“The principle, Mr John Doe”
BRA TJO TJO
Popular animator and satirist Mdu Ntuli has developed a character called
Bra Tjotjo. He will be the face of our 2013 public awareness campaign across
different media designed to empower people to report corruption.
REPORT CORRUPTION TO US
Website: www.corruptionwatch.org.za
SMS the word BRIBE to 45142
Phone: 011 447 1472
Email: info@corruptionwatch.org.za