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Website/general content editor at corruptionwatch.org.za. Person with ADHD. Loves astronomy, but cannot claim any expertise in the field. Big fan of bats (mammal not cricket). Proudly South African.
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This is not the USA! 15 of South Africa’s most prominent civil society organisations decry Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s recent xenophobic comments and threats towards organisations operating in the arts and culture space. Read their statement here. www.corruptionwatch.org.za/minister-mck...

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"Musk and his uberwealthy South African-born or -raised friends – people with more money than many of us can fathom – are now directly working with the American president to take everything away from those who have almost nothing." www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

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Starting today, our chapter in Venezuela will be operating in exile. The growing threat to its members has made the situation too dangerous to remain in the country. Our statement here ⬇️

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But he's happy to use their labour to help fill his coffers. #Lesotho #Trump #hypocrisy

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Transparency International US and @anticorruption.bsky.social have pushed back on #Trump's claims that foreign #bribery is a routine business practice. They were commenting on the US's suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. #FCPA #anticorruption www.corruptionwatch.org.za/pause-in-fcp...

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I feel like this, if it could be replicated on a smaller scale in a garden (without abuse of the creator's IP), would be a place to sit in peaceful contemplation.

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Just released, the #CPI2024 assesses 180 countries on how they fare in the fight against corruption. For many, it's not good news. www.corruptionwatch.org.za/no-new-story...

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We don't have red foxes here in South Africa, but I love them so much ❤️

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Art, craft, and science combined. Perfection.

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The mighty Matterhorn summit throning over the Alps, in a bath of sunset light. #bluesky #photography #nature #art #landscape #sunset #mountains

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This is why we need a new global tax regime. Because of tax abuse enablers like the UK and US, who like to point fingers at the Global South for being corrupt, all the while sucking it dry. But the UK and US are pushing back against the proposed new agreement so they can hang onto their dirty money.

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AI tools, able to efficiently process & analyse vast amounts of data, have huge potential to enhance anti-corruption efforts in areas such as anomaly detection in financial transactions; public sector monitoring; and predictive analytics in law enforcement. www.corruptionwatch.org.za/artificial-i...

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Today, 9 December, is International Anti-Corruption Day. The theme is 'Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity', and its focus is to highlight the vital role young people play, and can play in the fight against corruption. #UnitedAgainstCorruption #IACD2024

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Here's a small, 1-year-old South African CSO that is doing outstanding work in tackling #disinformation at home. Its new report reveals how the problem surged during the recent general election, and how political players spent huge amounts on #microtargeting voters. www.code-sa.org/post/new-rep...

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Esther Mahlangu, South African Ndebele artist known for her bold large-scale paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage

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This is rich, coming from a company that is heavily implicated in Namibia's biggest corruption scandal. #Fishrot #freedomofexpression www.theguardian.com/world/2024/s...

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West Africa was devastated by ebola 10 years ago. This song, Africa Stop Ebola, encouraged people to be careful and see a doctor if they were feeling ill. Tiken Jah Fakoly, Mariam & Amadou, Morey Kante, Selif Keita, and more. A relatable and very catchy PSA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruYQ...

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The OCCRP (most corrupt) Person of the Year event is now taking nominations. Who will triumph this year and follow in the distinguished footsteps of Bolsonaro, Duterte, Prigozhin, perennial favourite Putin, and even the Danske Bank? www.corruptionwatch.org.za/whos-your-mo...

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Exquisitely beautiful!

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This is truly awesome. Astronomy AND bats in the same photo. apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24102...

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I adore red foxes, though we don't have them here in South Africa.

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Global phenomenon.

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A recent photo of the river Exe and some trees in the mist. Sorry, I apologise for posting Exe/tree/mist views on Bluesky.

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Thanks to Open Secrets in South Africa for this excellent report on money laundering via SA's luxury property market. It's an important exposé, so can our authorities finally wake up from their peaceful slumber and do something? www.corruptionwatch.org.za/bring-enable...

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The Orion nebula. apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24110...

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Young zebra in the #KrugerNationalPark.

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Sunday evening cogitation.

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Brilliantly funny.

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Sweet sighting from our visit to the #KrugerNationalPark a few weeks ago. #elephant #wildlife #SouthAfrica

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