The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) said today that it is an institution that seeks to adhere to high moral values and standards is founded on sound global governance and ethical business principles. To this end, the CDC proactively encourages all its employees and broader stakeholders to uphold and adhere to the laws of the country at all times. Recent dismissal of CDC's Senior Employee: Talking about the eradication of fraud and corruption, in February 2016, the CDC received a report … [Read more...] about Coega Development Corporation dismisses Senior Employee for Fraud and Corruption
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On Government Corruption, Enablers and Private Sector Blame
In order for Government to be corrupted they need an enabler - one who will pay the corruption 'fees'. Think about this: An enabler is one who will directly benefit So, it follows that an enabler will mostly be one involved in commerce and industry Think too about this: Our freedom of the press enables us to microscopically examine Government and their failings BUT the enablers are still able to hide and be protected from scrutiny by all except the most determined and fearless of … [Read more...] about On Government Corruption, Enablers and Private Sector Blame
Uitenhage in the news: DA lays fraud, corruption charges against Linda Mti
DA lays fraud, corruption charges against Linda Mti: Accompanied by MP John Steenhuisen and the party's Winterhoek Constituency leader, Marshall von Buchenroder, the opposition politicians laid the complaint at the Uitenhage police station yesterday while on the campaign trail. Mti was appointed head of ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. DA lays charges against security chief whip: Accompanied by MP John Steenhuisen and the party’s Winterhoek constituency leader, Marshall von Buchenroder, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: DA lays fraud, corruption charges against Linda Mti
Eastern Cape committed to fighting corruption
Visit and explore Kareedouw, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kareedouw, Eastern Cape selected video for you: The Eastern Cape government is intensifying efforts to root out corruption in the public sector. Provincial Premier Pumulo Masualle says they will clamp down on all officials who do business with the state. Masualle was at Kareedouw in the Koukamma Local Municipality to launch of the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape committed to fighting corruption
Corruption in NMB and World Cup
It is the old truisms that are proven time and time again: "Where there's smoke there's fire", "If it smells like fish it is fish" and "Avoid men who drive with hats on". The citizens of Port Elizabeth have years smelled a fishy, smoky smell around the local political feeding trough. Our last set of political dictators famously wore hats whilst this present set have a distinctive smoked fish aroma - proof once again that certain sectors of our population are the same despite years of … [Read more...] about Corruption in NMB and World Cup
Eastern Cape church leaders speak out against corruption
Leaders of churches representing the majority of Christians in the Nelson Mandela Metro have come out strongly against corruption ahead of the May 7 national election. The leaders state "we have attempted to engage the Municipal authorities and the President of the land in the past to no avail. "We note that much has been done in the past 20 years to address the needs of our people, but that which was done that is good has been overwhelmed by the tsunami of systemic corruption and … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape church leaders speak out against corruption
Call for Monitoring of Arlington Race Course sale to NMB Council
Colin Fibiger, Director of Property Network, has called for close monitoring of the sale of Arlington Race Course to Council as critical to acting in the best interests of Nelson Mandela Bay residents. Phumelela, the current owners, have proposed that the Nelson Mandela Metro buy the race-course and use the land for the development of affordable housing. "Given the history of corruption within local councils and the sometimes flagrant disregard for the law, we consider it a reasonable … [Read more...] about Call for Monitoring of Arlington Race Course sale to NMB Council
Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The IFP has issued calls for an immediate forensic investigation into alleged unauthorised expenditure by the office of the former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile who is currently an ANC Member of Parliament. IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith, MP, said; "Mr Wayile is said to have spent R270 000 on restaurants and entertainment in his last month in office as Mayor. If it is true, this expenditure is excessive in the extreme and must … [Read more...] about Calls for immediate forensic audit into unauthorised expenditure in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
DA to ask settlement payout amounts and prosecution of corrupt municipal officials
The Democratic Alliance wants answers as to why senior managers from various municipalities in the province who were dismissed for fraud were paid settlements and not criminally charged. I have written to the MEC for Local Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, asking him to advise how much was paid in settlements to these individuals and whether they have been criminally prosecuted and on what grounds the legal challenges for reinstatement were challenged. In response to a … [Read more...] about DA to ask settlement payout amounts and prosecution of corrupt municipal officials
Premier’s talk on civil servant insider-trading must become tough action
You are spot-on, Madam Premier but you have been talking tough for almost a year on insider-trading by civil servants and you cannot hide behind the Constitution. Start tightening the screws. Councillors, in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, cannot trade with councils. It is the same principal when it comes to civil servants. Firm action is needed as a matter of urgency. Stop dragging your heels. The Auditor-General's report on municipalities found that civil servants in the … [Read more...] about Premier’s talk on civil servant insider-trading must become tough action
Premier admits challenges in fight against corruption
Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet has conceded that her provincial government's campaign to significantly reduce corruption in the province has seen challenges. Speaking at the release of the Auditor General's findings of the province's municipal audits on Tuesday, Kiviet said there had only been minimal improvements in the fight against corruption. "Before the next audit we are going to find those involved in corruption and punish them, even if it means they have to be jailed. The time … [Read more...] about Premier admits challenges in fight against corruption
It pains me to say that ‘E Cape’ is a Number One trending topic on Twitter
Just for once I would like to see the Eastern Cape trending on Twitter for a GOOD thing. Trending at number one on Twitter right now is the topic "E Cape" and this on the back of a report by the Daily Despatch detailing massive fraud and corruption totalling R200 Million (so far) within the Eastern Cape Department of Health. Some of the evidence shows: 5900 officials illegally receive child support grants from the South African Social Security Agency at an annual cost of … [Read more...] about It pains me to say that ‘E Cape’ is a Number One trending topic on Twitter
Spotlight on East Cape Housing Corruption Claims
The Office of the Public Protector says it will look into allegations of corruption against the Eastern Cape's Human Settlements Department. Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will look into allegations at the department, as well as two municipalities and a public hospital. This follows claims made at a community outreach meeting in Bisho on Friday, where it was made known that R28 million had been "stolen" from municipal coffers. According to the Public Protector's Office, a member of … [Read more...] about Spotlight on East Cape Housing Corruption Claims
East Cape Health Department to Freeze Salaries
The Eastern Cape Health Department will be freezing the salaries of several staff members as part of its investigations into large-scale fraud, corruption and maladministration. Department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo on Monday said 260 cases of financial irregularity, amounting to R36 million, are currently being investigated by the department. "We are in a process of freezing these officials' salaries. This is an illustration that the department doesn't tolerate fraud, corruption and … [Read more...] about East Cape Health Department to Freeze Salaries
Driving Schools Accuse EC Traffic Departments of Widespread Corruption
The Democratic Alliance is calling for an investigation into the issuing of driver's licences in the province. When we allow drivers on the road who cannot drive, they are not only placing their lives in danger but also that of others. Several driving schools have approached the DA in the legislature to deal with apparent corruption within many municipal traffic departments and the Department of Transport (DoT) in general. It must be said that they played open cards in saying that they … [Read more...] about Driving Schools Accuse EC Traffic Departments of Widespread Corruption
