The post-apartheid ANC failed to grasp the key mechanics needed to advance the country economically. The need to attract capital investment to grow the economy, and to build a highly competent technocratic class.
Rajesh and Atul Gupta, key figures in South Africa’s State Capture project, have been arrested in Dubai. The news will be widely celebrated following years of unsuccessful attempts to apprehend the 'fugitives of justice' – but there are indications that there could be a long road ahead befo.
The 2021 Corruption Watch annual report, Pushing for Change, marks the organisation’s 10th anniversary, honours the role of whistle-blowers in exposing corruption and holding the corrupt to account, and recalls the highlights and challenges of the organisation’s journey so far.