On day 2 of the National Dialogue, NACAC chair, Prof Firoz Cachalia sets out the original NACAC mandate, which is to "oversee the initial implementation of the NACS and the establishment of an independent statutory anti-corruption body", but without duplicating what exists.

"The Office of Public Integrity (OPI) that the NACAC proposes will occupy a strategic niche in existing law enforcement architecture to investigate systemic corruption, the definition of which explains the capabilities that we need to build under the OPI" #EthicalLeadership

"Another recommendation is that the OPI exercises the power to enable the Special Tribunal to institute criminal forfeiture, in collaboration with the NPA" - National Dialogue Day 2 #EthicalLeadership #Transparency #Accountability

Prof Firoz Cachalia gives some idea of the scope of work accomplished by the NACAC councillors: these include inputs into new whistleblower legislation, the Political Party Funding Act, recommendations for procurement irregularities to be investigated by the OPI, among others.

Happening Today | A webinar on Rethinking activism in Africa: How activists work with the state and other core stakeholders, including donors and non-state powers Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Time: 11:30 - 13:00 (GMT) / 13:30 - 15:00 (SAST) RSVP: bit.ly/4gj1IHt

New measures to prevent Lotto looting groundup.org.za/article/pluggi…

Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of former United States President Jimmy Carter who we remember as an outstanding, compassionate leader and champion of human rights and peace globally. Jimmy Carter was an outspoken critic of the apartheid state at a time when the regime was

Cape Town has outshone Bangkok, New York and Melbourne in happiness, fine dining and breathtaking scenery to top the annual Best Cities in the World list. timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2025…

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.

US issues broad freeze on foreign aid after Trump orders review reuters.com/world/us/trump…

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In memory of a true prosecutor and fighter for justice, Rodney de Kock dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-0…

Federal prosecutors take an oath “to support and defend the Constitution," not serve the president. Trump doesn't get that -- or care, Barb McQuade says trib.al/191fZN9 via Bloomberg Opinion

The SA Chamber of Commerce in the USA reacts to President Trump’s threat to cut off funding to South Africa over land expropriation #sabcnews

SA civil society groups respond to Trump’s threats.

🚨Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has frozen critical work to deliver vital assistance around the globe, and put China in the driver’s seat. We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

BREAKING: Massive protests have erupted in front of the USAID building following Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s unlawful attempts to shut USAID down. The resistance to Trump and Musk’s incompetence is growing.

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Could Africa still be hard hit by Trump’s tariff tantrum? issafrica.org/iss-today/coul… via @ISSAfrica