This beautiful land: Corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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New report finds that corruption and discrimination impede the equal enjoyment of land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Corruption Watch
Reaccreditation concluded 07 / 2023
Postal address:
PO Box 30630 Braamfontein 2017
South Africa
Physical address:
8th Floor Heerengracht Building,
87 De Korte Street,
Braamfontein, Gauteng
South Africa
- Telephone
- +27 11 242 3900
- [email protected]
Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in South Africa
We have an ALAC in South Africa that can be contacted to report corruption.
ALACs provide free and confidential legal advice and allow people to safely report corruption.
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
South Africa has a score of 41 this year, with a change of -2 since last year, meaning it ranks 83 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in South Africa in CPI 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Impunity for corrupt officials, restricted civic space & limited access to justice
South Africa
- Score
- 41/100
- Rank
- 83/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
64%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
18%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Africa - 10th Edition 2019
Our activity in South Africa
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CPI 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Impunity for corrupt officials, restricted civic space & limited access to justice
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Progress in a few countries is not reflected throughout the largely stagnant region, while governments fail to act.
CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises
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Corruption is damaging crucial enablers of progress – democracy, security and development – across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Russia in the room: G20 Bali summit must denounce kleptocracy
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Unless measures against illicit finance are prioritised, G20 is on track to lose anti-corruption credibility at the Bali summit.
Press releases
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Accountable mining
Project
The Accountable Mining Programme, led by TI Australia, is shining a spotlight on the process of obtaining a mining or exploration permit.
Land corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa
Project
We work to tackle corruption in land administration and acquisition through country-specific research and analysis, citizen surveys, advocacy and community empowerment.
Rallying efforts to accelerate progress – Africa inequalities initiative (REAP)
Project
We are working to speed up global progress in tackling illicit financial flows, and abusive practices that perpetuate economic inequalities and undermine sustainable development…
Towards Enforcement of African Commitments Against Corruption
Project
The Towards Enforcement of Africa’s Commitments against Corruption project aims to reduce corruption in Africa by supporting civil society actors in their efforts to monitor the…
Publications
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Strengthening Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs): Lessons learned for a Just Energy Transition
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This assessment looks at how Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) have been performing and could do better in terms of transparency, accountability, and participation.
This beautiful land: Corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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This report explores the relationship between corruption and discrimination impeding the equal enjoyment of land rights in seven African countries.
Risks of illicit financial flows in Africa: Understanding vulnerabilities to corrupt money flows in nine countries
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This report explores what is known about the types, sources and destinations of illicit financial flows in nine African countries.
Corruption in Urban Planning: A Guide for Professional and Trainee Planners
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With a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, this guide provides prospective and established urban planners with the knowledge, tools and networks needed to tackle corruption in their work.
Blog
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Corruption and climate finance: The risks facing energy transition initiatives at COP29
Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli
12 countries to watch on the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency Int'l
Women's History Month: Discover four courageous women fighting against corruption
Transparency Int'l
9 countries to watch on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency Int'l
