Corruption Watch's 14th annual report highlights a pressing need for collective action against corruption.
Corruption Watch (CW) has formally released its 14th annual corruption report, titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for Justice, outlining a fresh strategic direction that will define its approach towards combating corruption over the next four years as part of its Vision 2030 initiative.
The report highlights a pressing need for collective action against corruption, as CW’s board chairperson, Themba Maseko, emphasised the theme of the report: “We have chosen the theme for this year’s annual report, Ke Nako: Mobilising for Justice because we recognise the imperative for our society to demand justice and accountability from those in power.” Maseko expressed concern over South Africa's stagnant position in the Corruption Perceptions Index, urging the society to shift from inaction to active engagement.
“We cannot leave it to law enforcement to fight the scourge of corruption alone,” said CW executive director Lebogang Ramafoko, pointing out that the law enforcement sector itself is compromised to a troubling degree. “The whole of society should be invested and involved in the fight against corruption,” she added, reinforcing the idea that a united front is essential for genuine change.
