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Yesterday the corruption case against former Free State Premier Ace Magashule has taken a dramatic turn with the Bloemfontein High Court having ruled that the extradition of his former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful due to procedural missteps by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Lester Kiewit is joined by Karam Singh, Executive Director of Corruption Watch looking into where the State’s Case started to face a downward trajectory, they also scrutinise the NPA’s capacity to manage high-profile corruption cases. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, to analyze Donald Trump’s executive order halting FCPA prosecutions. Singh expressed concern that this move could weaken global anti-corruption efforts, as the FCPA has long been a cornerstone of corporate accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, discusses with John Maytham the complexities of the Phala Phala case, focusing on allegations of corruption and the failure of parliamentary processes to hold President Ramaphosa accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Steinhoff CFO Andries Le Grange pleading guilty to fraud, Karam Singh, director at Corruption Watch weighs in on the wisdom behind plea deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us today is Karam Singh, Executive Director of Corruption Watch, a leading voice in the fight against corruption in South Africa. With extensive experience in corporate governance and justice reform, Karam is here to provide insight into the Steinhoff case and what it signifies for corporate accountability in the countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit spoke to Karam Singh, Executive director from Corruption Watch for a recap on the arrest by the NPA of Eskom fraud-accused Michael LomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third episode, Corruption Watch's executive director Karam Singh sits down with Robyn Pasensie from My Vote Counts and independent candidate Zackie Achmat in a lively discussion and analysis of South Africa's recent elections. The group talks about party funding and sources of campaign money, trends in terms of right and left politics, questionable appointments to parliamentary committees. what to expect in the fight against corruption going forward, and more.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Karam Singh, executive director of Corruption Watch about progress being made in state capture cases including the Free State asbestos case against Ace Magashule and the conviction of a US citizen for bribing SAA officials as revealed at the Zondo Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, about the concern over the spate of murders of high-profile individuals in South Africa, why guns for hire are easily accessible, why the masterminds behind this have not been found and arrested, and what needs to happen in terms of arresting and identifying them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh is the Executive Director at Corruption Watch and joins Africa to comment on Zizi Kodwa facing criminal charges related to corruption – who has subsequently also resigned as MPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Corruption Watch executive director Karam Singh is in discussion with Nicki van ‘t Riet, the organisation's head of Legal and Investigations, and Dan Mafora from the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC). They discuss Dan's new book that looks at a variety of issues relating to populism and the judiciary, which in turn informs a broader election discussion on the recent IEC vs MK Party judgment which found former president Jacob Zuma ineligible to stand for elections. They further discuss political parties' election manifestos and expectations for the upcoming poll.

In this first episode, Corruption Watch executive director Karam Singh sits down with Robyn Pasensie from My Vote Counts, to talk us through the reasons this election stands out from those in the past. They discuss new regulations by which parties need to abide, including disclosure of party funding, and we hear how independents are now able to enter the race and what this means for the elections and South Africa's democracy.

Mapisa-Nqakula, former Minister of Defence, faces accusations of accepting bribes totalling R2.3 million from a Department of Defence supplier. The alleged incidents occurred during her tenure as minister of defence before she was redeployed to Parliament in 2021. She denies the corruption allegations.   The operation by the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) Investigating raided the home of National Assembly speaker on Tuesday, 19th March 2024, as part of a corruption inquiry against her. The Speaker steadfastly upholds her strong conviction of innocence, and reaffirms that she has nothing to hide," adding that the search at her residence lasted over five hours. The DA has tabled a formal motion of no confidence against embattled National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who announced on Thursday that she had taken special leave from her position as speaker and from the ANC. So far, the DA's motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula has not been scheduled in the updated parliamentary calendar, nor is there any indication of whether the ethics committee has finalised its deliberation on the ethics complaint against her in relation to the defence-related corruption claims.    Without an ethics report adopted in the House, all outstanding matters lapse by the end of the parliamentary term. Put simply, if the no confidence motion and ethics complaint are not finalised by  this Thursday, they simply fall away. It is unlikely that a new post-29 May Parliament will revive these since Mapisa-Nqakula is not on the governing ANC's election candidates lists and will not return to domestic public life. Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch joins us for this discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deputy minister of Small Business Development, Dipuo Peters, has been suspended for a period of one-month without pay. President Cyril Ramaphosa YESTERDAY suspended her following a sanction adopted by Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests that found Peters had breached the Code of Ethical Conduct in her former portfolio as Minister of Transport. Peters served as transport minister in former president Jacob Zuma's cabinet where numerous maladministration allegations were tabled against her. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to the Executive Director at Corruption Watch, Karam Singh... 

Karam Singh is the Executive Director at Corruption Watch, and he joins Africa to measurethe prospects of the series of comprehensive plans to combat crime described by thePresident at SONA 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh, executive director at Corruption Watch on the country dropping below the global average, alongside Burkina Faso, Kosovo, and Vietnam in terms of the global corruption index.    Sikonathi Mantshantsha, financial journalist at News24 on how KPMG and VBS reached a confidential deal over shoddy work done in auditing the books of the bank.   Warren Ingram, co-founder of Galileo Capita and personal financial advisor on how you should handle the transition into retirement — and some steps to consider first to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Non profit organisation, Corruption Watch has released its 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) which shows that South Africa's public sector corruption perceptions have dropped 2 points since last year, with a score of 41. The country's current ranking is the lowest since 2012, with the report highlighting the inability of governments worldwide to combat corruption. Sub-Saharan Africa has shown mixed results, with most countries experiencing stagnation and poor performance. The index has found that the region's challenges stem from decades of underfunding, corruption, illicit financial flows, deepening inequality and social injustice. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to by Karam Singh, executive director of Corruption Watch. 

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch (CW) noted on Tuesday that South Africa continues on a downward trajectory on corruption, saying with elections looming in a few months, the need for accountable leaders with integrity could not be more critical. Anti-corruption movement Transparency International (TI) released the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which paints a bleak picture of the country's corruption status. Dropping below the global average, South Africa has lost another two points since last year on the leading global index measuring perceptions of public sector corruption around the world, with a score of 41. CW, which is TI's local chapter, noted that South Africa has never scored so low, until now. "This score is a decline from the previous low of 42 in 2013, and two points below its maiden score of 43 in 2012. It is one of 23 countries that reached their lowest ever scores this year, stumbling into the category of flawed democracies," said CW executive director Karam Singh. He explained that despite the country's milestone of 30 years of democracy, and the expectation that systems would be overhauled and corruption would disappear, South Africa's score had declined on the CPI over the past five years. Singh noted frustration at the fact that despite the corrupt having been exposed in public processes such as the Zondo Commission and through robust media investigations, so few of the implicated parties have been brought to justice. He added that there was an urgency to the problem of corruption, as citizens witnessed the unravelling of cities and infrastructure because of years of impunity and State capture. "There is nothing to celebrate as South Africa now joins those countries in the world where corruption seems not only entrenched, but able to thrive. The global trend of weakening justice systems, according to the Rule of Law Index, which is referenced by TI in this year's report, and highlighted as a challenge experienced by every region on the index, creates an environment of impunity for, and reduced accountability of, public officials involved in corruption," he said. He added that the failure of law enforcement agencies to bring many of the corrupt to account and to strengthen the rule of law and channels of justice, meant that many people living in South Africa had yet to experience the freedom that they were so promised. Singh noted that with the upcoming State of the Nation and Budget speeches, the organisation would be looking for progress in ensuring the democratic independence of key institutions such as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). He said ensuring the structural and operational independence of the NPA was critical in the fight against corruption and future-proofing the system against State capture. "Along with this independence is the need to ensure that there is appropriate funding for the criminal justice system, including the NPA, to carry forth the implementation of the Zondo commission's recommendations and ensure that the capacity of the key institutions is bolstered to ensure the successful prosecution of State capture cases," he said. Singh explained that despite the progress made in criminalising corruption and establishing specialised anti-corruption institutions around the world, only 28 of the 180 countries measured have reduced their corruption levels, and 34 countries have significantly worsened. He highlighted that the fight for justice and the fight against corruption went hand in hand. "…where the justice system is unable to uphold the rule of law, corruption thrives. At the same time, where corruption is the norm, access to justice is often hindered for the most vulnerable, and justice institutions may be captured by political, economic or special interest groups." He said South Africa needed a new drive to remove corruption. 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index report attached.

Corruption Watch yesterday issued an open letter urging South Africa to intensify its anti-corruption efforts. The letter comes days before next week's 10th session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption Conference to be held in the United States. The letter outlines the areas that require urgent intervention and implementation and it comes just after the International Anti-Corruption Day summit held in Pretoria on Thursday....To tell us more on this we spoke to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch ....

Karam Singh is the Executive Director at Corruption Watch and joins Africa to speak on Matshela Koko and 18 others seemingly avoiding legal action under suspicion of their involvement with corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says disbanding the Scorpions was the "worst decision ever" in the fight against corruption. Zondo was speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council's national dialogue in Boksburg, Johannesburg. The Scorpions, an elite crimefighters unit was established by former President Thabo Mbeki in 1999 to fight high-profile corruption cases. The Unit was eventually disbanded in 2009 by former President Jacob Zuma. Zondo says the Scorpions played a key role in fighting against corruption. Zondo has also called for corruption whistleblowers to be incentivised. To discuss this further we spoke to Executive Director at Corruption Watch, Karam Singh...

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday called on government to "completely sever all political and economic relations with Apartheid Israel". On Monday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that Cabinet has decided to recall all South African diplomats from Tel Aviv for consultation. This as Israel continues its military assault on Gaza. The EFF believes a complete severing of relations with Israel will show South Africa's continued solidarity with Palestine. "This is also a step that is long overdue, and one that the EFF has consistently advocated for. However, this move must be made permanent, and should not end with mere consultations. Terminating diplomatic relations with a racist genocidal nation is imperative, especially as a country that has its own painful history of Apartheid," the party said. The EFF has called out support for Israel from the "white supremacist, imperialist, power-hungry" US, France, Germany and other Western countries. The party claims that Israel has indiscriminately kidnapped, held hostage and tortured innocent Palestinian civilians, bombed hospitals, homes, and even universities in Gaza and the West Bank, with almost 70% of Gaza's population being forcibly displaced from their homes. "Apartheid Israel has also cruelly enforced a total blockade on Gaza which has resulted in severe restrictions on the flow of essential supplies, including food, water, electricity and fuel. In addition, there have been three instances of internet and communication channel disruptions in the past few days as part of Israel's ongoing ground attacks," the EFF highlighted. Last month, the EFF marched on the Israeli embassy in South Africa and demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa expel the Ambassador of Israel to South Africa. "We reiterate this demand as well as call for the South African government to provide Palestinians with both the humanitarian and military support necessary to fight for their land and lives," the EFF said. Meanwhile, the African National Congress (ANC) welcomed government's move to recall all South African diplomats, saying the "genocidal actions" of the Israeli regime on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are crimes against humanity. "We call for an immediate cease-fire," the ANC said. The party continues to pledge and intensify its solidarity with the people of Palestine for freedom, independence, justice and equality. GREATER RESPONSIBILITY TO PALESTINIANS Meanwhile, Corruption Watch acknowledged the efforts of the South African government in the conflict, which includes a call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as well as decisive action to recall diplomats from Tel Aviv. However, the organisation believes that the country and its government have a greater responsibility to the people of Palestine in actively lobbying for global support, as South Africans "benefitted" from the global pressure that helped put an end to apartheid, including from Palestinians themselves. "Anybody committed to upholding human rights should be appalled and outraged at the carnage that is unfolding before our eyes. Given South Africa's direct experience of the cruel and damaging effects of apartheid, we must call for a cession of hostilities and commitment to a process that can end apartheid in Palestine," said Corruption Watch executive director Karam Singh. He added that South Africa, and other countries, should not stand by or condone the "ongoing subjugation of a people" and watch as these crimes against humanity are being perpetrated daily with such intensity and violence. Singh noted that the world should not rest until the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and liberation from the Israeli occupation has been realised.

  Clement speaks to Karam Singh, the Executive Director at Corruption Watch about political corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Corruption Watch executive director Karam Singh joins John to explain the view that SARB's statement left South Africans with more questions than answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thabo Shole-Mashoa, standing in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch, about cabinet's approval of the submission of the draft NPA Amendment Bill to Parliament. The bill provides for the Investigating Directorate , which is tasked with picking up all criminal matters referred from the state capture inquiry, to become a permanent entity within the NPA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Chapman is joined by Steve Bunce and a whole host of guests to look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The team are joined throughout the pod by Team GB break-dancer Karam Singh, silver medallist rower Jessica Eddie, archer Penny Healy and former swimmers Karen Pickering and Steve Parry.

Clement speaks to Cynthia Stimpel, Director of Whistleblower House, Crispin Phiri Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, and Correctional Services and Karam Singh the executive director of Corruption Watch as they discuss proposed reforms to whistleblowing legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that most countries are failing to stop corruption. The CPI  paints a discouraging story for South Africa as the country slips one point in the rankings of the leading global index measuring perceptions of public sector corruption around the world. Now ranked at 43, the country is back where it started in 2012, with very little upward movement over the past decade.  To unpack the survey, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch.

When you hear the word “procurement” do your eyes glaze over? Why should we care about it? In fact, public procurement – the process by which a government contracts for goods, service and infrastructure for the good of all society – is at the heart of the fight against corruption. For decades now, South Africa's public procurement system has been deeply dysfunctional and relentlessly abused, costing the country billions of rands and depriving citizens of the goods and services to which they are constitutionally entitled. In this episode we unpack why this is, and what can be done about it. Through conversation with Karam Singh, Executive-Director of Corruption Watch (CW); Mmaphefo Seseni, CW's data analyst; and Prof Geo Quinot, head of the African Procurement Law Unit and a professor of Public Law at Stellenbosch University, we learn about CW's Procurement Watch (PW) tool which was developed in response to this dysfunction.

Die organisasie Corruption Watch eis die parlement en ander instellings wat oorsig oor demokratiese prosesse uitoefen en bewyse het, moet vinnig die Phala Phala-saak hanteer. Dit behoort voorkeur te kry en is deel van hulle toewyding tot die beginsel van aanspreeklikheid. Karam Singh van Corruption Watch sê sulke beskuldigings van ernstige oortreding van die land se wette teen president Cyril Ramaphosa is nogeens 'n krisis in 'n land wat reeds sukkel om 'n magdom uitdagings te oorkom, waarvan baie te doen het met korrupsie.

Africa is joined by Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch to talk about the increase in corruption with the traffic industry. This comes after a traffic official received a five-year jail sentence for excepting a R100 bribe from an undercover agent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh, Director of Corruption Watch, is well aware of the cynicism among South Africans when it comes to any anti-corruption initiative borne from the government - but he's optimistic the new National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) is fundamentally a progressive development. He told BizNews that the mere announcement of the establishment of the council isn't in itself something to be applauded as "the proof will be in the pudding", but it remains laudable. In this discussion, Singh touches on NACAC's role in assisting President Cyril Ramaphosa to compile government's implementation plan flowing from Zondo's State Capture Inquiry recommendations. The window for Ramaphosa to emerge as an anti-corruption champion is closing fast, bedevilled by allegations he himself is facing, coupled with a dubious cast of characters, fingered in Zondo's reports, he continues to keep in his cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this katha by Sant Jagjeet Singh (Harkhowal wale) narrates the story from the life of Baba Karam Singh Hoti Mardan Wale Any issues please contact me on kam1825@hotmail.com I would also like to thank my sponsors who have donated towards the podcasts financially. Thank you with your continuing support this podcast can become self sustaining

Africa talks to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch to reflect on the final State Capture report and what measures/protocols government need to put in place moving forward to ensure that we never have this level of state capture again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh, Legal and Investigations  Pule Mabe | Spokesperson at African National Congress  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Corruption Watch's executive director, Karam Singh, about how to prevent looting of KZN disaster relief funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, South Africa was ranked 69 out of 176 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index. Karam Singh, Executive Director of Corruption Watch, says almost a decade later and the country has dropped one place in rank to 70 out of the now 180 countries. South Africa is emerging from the so-called state capture years under former President Jacob Zuma, to the "new dawn" of Cyril Ramaphosa. A dawn that has delivered change at a tectonically slow pace.

Transparency International's 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has revealed that South Africa, has reached a virtual standstill in its efforts to curb corruption, as human rights abuses and the erosion of democracy flourish. The CPI ranks 180 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Sakina Kamwendo spoke with executive director of Corruption Watch, Karam Singh

Clement updates listeners on some big stories we have covered as a show the past few months. Karam Singh, Head of legal and investigation for Corruption Watch and Karyn Maughan join Clement to give us an update on two of these, the proposed Fusion Centre incorporating law enforcement agencies as well as Jacob Zuma's review application before the High Court. Other stories included the Bushiri escape and disciplinary inquiry into the Treasury CFO's fitness to hold office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court. Zuma repeatedly refused to appear at, or co-operate with, an inquiry into allegations of corruption during his almost decade-long rule. Melinda Nucifora has the latest. For more on this, let's speak to Karam Singh who is the Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch. He joined us now from Cape Town in South Africa. #JacobZuma #ConstitutionalCourt #StateCapture

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Perpetua's Delphine Govender on larger firms now questioning the Naspers/Prosus share swap; Western Cape minister David Maynier on fixing SA ports; Karam Singh on Jacob Zuma's sentencing; EOH CEO Stephen van Coller on corruption fight back and the BizNews Power Hour Team.

More than 10 years ago, many felt that former president Jacob Zuma should go to prison. Well, he might be going - or at least, that's the court's findings. Helping us unpack the legal side of this ruling is Karam Singh, Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch. Singh gives his thoughts on the ruling.

More than 10 years ago, many felt that former president Jacob Zuma should go to prison. Well, he might be going - or at least, that's the court's findings. Helping us unpack the legal side of this ruling is Karam Singh, Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch. Singh gives his thoughts on the ruling.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Perpetua's Delphine Govender on larger firms now questioning the Naspers/Prosus share swap; Western Cape minister David Maynier on fixing SA ports; Karam Singh on Jacob Zuma's sentencing; EOH CEO Stephen van Coller on corruption fight back and the BizNews Power Hour Team.

The seven accused in the 255-million-rand asbestos corruption matter have been released on bail ranging between 50-thousand and 500-thousand-rand in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court. The accused have been ordered to surrender their passports. The state did not oppose bail, but insisted that it be set high given the seriousness of the offences. The Hawks arrested six of the seven suspects on Wednesday during operations in the Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The seventh suspect handed himself over on Thursday. Udo Carelse spoke to Karam Singh ,Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch and Political analyst , Professor Sethulego Matebesi from the University of North West

A fantastic discussion for the first episode of the Miri Piri Project in which three prominent Sikh activists and community organizers figure out whether or not Sikhs should engage in electoralism.

Lance Naik Karam Singh won ParamVeer Chakra for displaying unparalleled bravery and courage at battle fought in Teethwal sector.