It’s been four years since the Zondo Commission delivered its five-part State Capture report to President Cyril Ramaphosa, implicating close to 1500 people in the looting and capture of South Africa’s state-owned...
Zondo Commission
How can South African voters avoid electing a Trump-like leader?
The ballot is not just a right; it is a responsibility. By rejecting leaders who exhibit arrogance, intolerance, dishonesty and disregard for the rule of law, South Africans can safeguard their democracy and contribute...
SANDF deployment and governance fatigue
While some applaud the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) into X for the purpose of Y, this should not be mistaken for the approval of democratic governance. Instead, it is indicative of...
SA’s anti-corruption needle stalled
The release of the 2026 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) confirms a sobering reality: South Africa’s anti-corruption needle is not just stuck; it is being held back within a global context...
Corrupt public and private sector collaborators are taking us all down
Whenever I think of the rampant plundering of South Africa’s public resources, a childhood story comes to mind. When I grew up in Port Alfred, there was a Reverend Maguma who had a shop. On evenings and weekends, his...
International corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa
The right to human dignity is core to a basic understanding of rights and obligations. It is enshrined in the Constitution as a foundational value and fundamental right. Chapter 1 of the Constitution specifies human...
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