The Corruption & Governance Programme hosted the SA Civil Society Energy Caucus conference in July 2009. The conference report is a verbatim account of the presentations and key discussions during the meeting. Download the conference report.
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Source: Business Day by Allister Sparks Wednesday, 03 February 2010 14:57
WHEN President Jacob Zuma delivers his state of the nation address next week, he needs to switch his attention from how to maintain the unity of his faction-riven tripartite alliance, which has been preoccupying him for so long, to focus instead on the serious structural problems facing this nation.
Source: Guardian News and Media Monday, 01 February 2010 00:00
Jacob Zuma, the polygamous president of South Africa, has been accused of undermining the fight against Aids by reportedly fathering his 20th child -- with a woman who is not one of his three wives.
Zuma (67) allegedly had unprotected sex with the daughter of a friend who is one of the principal organisers of this year's football World Cup, according to the Sunday Times.
Source: Mail & Guardian Online by Vicky Okine Monday, 01 February 2010 00:00
Amid much hype about how the World Cup will benefit the whole of Africa, at last 2010 is here. But who will really benefit?
First in line will be big business, of course, but it is not clear what poor people on the continent will gain. To leave a true legacy that goes beyond football stadiums, it is imperative that the tournament serves as an impetus to deal with social issues such as poverty, health and education.
The issue of conflicts of interest in public life is the subject of daily news reports in South Africa. While it is not illegal for politicians and civil servants to own shares, directorships or receive gifts in certain instances, when does it become illegal and lead to corruption?