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Weaker APRM Bad for Governance
The African Peer Review Mechanism (ARPM) - set up by former President Thabo Mbeki to tackle the continent's problems - is a shambles.
According to a report by former mechanism chairman Akere Muna, the institution lacks backing by African leaders and is being ‘driven into the ground’ by its chief executive officer and its secretariat that can barely function.
The mechanism has in the past served as a reliable indicator of emerging troubles on the continent.
In South Africa, an ARPM report alerted the government to tensions between locals and foreigners that culminated in 2008's wave of xenophobic violence.
To read the article titled, ‘Mbeki brainchild 'now a shambles'’, click here.Source:Times LiveSACC Calls for Resignations Over Nkandla
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has responded to the Public Protector's report by saying those implicated should consider stepping down.
In a press statement, the SACC points out that, "For the future of the nation and the sustainability of our fledgling democracy, we urge those implicated in the report to consider stepping down."
The organisation also says that the report on Nkandla "should be interrogated, not on the timing of its release, but the merits of the contents therein and the implications for the country."
To read the article titled, “Those implicated by Nkandla report should resign: SACC,” click here.Source:Times LiveSABC Board Backs Motsoeneng
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chairperson, Ellen Zandile Tshabalala, has laughed off public protector, Thuli Madonsela's findings of irregularities in acting chief operating officer, Hlaudi Motsoeneng's salary.
Tshabalala states that Hlaudi is diligent and very capable, the members of the board are right behind him.
A group of opposition parties is laying criminal charges against Motsoeneng following a damning report, titled ‘When Governance and Ethics Fail,’ released by Madonsela on 17 February 2014.
To read the article titled, “SABC chief: Nevermind Thuli, long may Hlaudi reign,” click here.Source:Mail and GuardianIPO Calls for Intervention at SABC
The Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) has called for an urgent intervention at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) following a damning report by Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela.
The IPO appeals to all institutions designed to provide oversight - Parliament, the shareholder in the department of communications, and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa - to exercise their mandate and to intervene urgently.
The organisation, which represents the majority of South Africa's working producers, says it is concerned and distressed by the continuing instability at the SABC.
To read the article titled, “Urgent intervention needed at SABC: IPO,” click here.Source:Times LiveCivil Society Calls for Accountability
Zimbabwean civil society groups have expressed their unrelenting disapproval of the breakdown of public accountability and called on the government to urgently set up a commission of enquiry into corporate corruption.
In a joint statement, 66 civil society groups states that the commission should investigate 'obscene salaries' and other underhand dealings in the local government and public sector.
The groups also called on the country’s President, Robert Mugabe, to break his silence on corruption, in which his aides and close allies have been named.
To read the article titled, “Civil society call for commission of enquiry Into corporate corruption,” click here.Source:All AfricaThink Tanks Hold Govts Accountable - ISS
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) says that that think tanks are there to research issues such as service delivery.
ISS executive director, Jakkie Cilliers, says the perception that think tanks are there to criticise the government is not true.
Cilliers, who is of the view that think tanks are there to hold the government accountable on behalf of civil society, adds that they have the responsibility to look at how African leaders can invest their countries’ income.
To read the article titled, “Think tanks to hold governments accountable: ISS,” click here.Source:SABC NewsCall to Prosecute ‘Thieving’ NGO Leaders
Zambian women rights activist, Emily Sikazwe, has urged police to investigate unscrupulous and thieving non-governmental organisation (NGOs) leaders and make them account for donor funds.
Sikazwe, who is former Women for Change executive director, says thieving NGO leaders should be prosecuted and sent to jail for stealing and abusing donor funds.
She who is of the view that Zambia has adequate laws to stamp out corrupt activities among NGOs, is also calling for the beefing up of the Registrar of Societies so that the institution will be able to trace the sources of funding for NGOs.
To read the article titled, “Investigate thieving NGO leaders – Sikazwe,” click here.Source:Zambia Daily Maile-Toll Glitches in Collection System - SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) admits to some glitches in the e-toll collection system.
Spokesperson of SANRAL, Vusi Mona, expressed to a local newspaper that there had been some 'genuine' complaints about the system.
“There are genuine customer complaints, there is no system that is foolproof and 100 percent correct,” states Mona.
To read the article titled, “SANRAL admits to e-toll glitches in collection system,” click here.Source:The CitizenPetition to Impeach President Zuma
A petition has started to impeach President Jacob Zuma over his involvement in the Nkandla scandal.
The petition created by the Committee for the Impeachment of the President was put up on Change.org.
The leaked report on Nkandla, illustrates that the President lied to the Parliament and benefitted from over 200 million rand of the publics money.
To read the article titled, “Petition to impeach Zuma over Nkandla,” click here.Source:News 24SANEF Condemns Assault on Journalist
The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) condemns an apparent assault of a multimedia journalist, allegedly by a member of President Jacob Zuma's VIP protection unit.
SANEF states that it expects civil servants particularly those escorting the President to respect the rights and duties of the media.
Eyewitness News journalist, Reinart Toerien has since opened a case of common assault against Zuma's VIP unit.
To read the article titled, “SANEF condemns attack on journalist,” click hereSource:News 24
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