Public Interest SA

11/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: PIC Board's Response Confirms the Gravity of Whistleblower Allegations https://www.publicinterest.org.za/post/pic-board-s-response-confirms-the-gravity-of-whistleblower-allegations PwC

Johannesburg, South Africa. Thursday, 11 June 2026 — Public Interest SA notes the confirmation by the Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), as reported in today's Mail & Guardian newspaper, that it has received a whistleblower complaint concerning the conduct of Chief Executive Officer...

09/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Commission Allegations Raise Serious Questions About Political Influence, Law Enforcement Integrity, and Organised Crime

Johannesburg, South Africa. Tuesday, 9 June 2026 - Public Interest SA has noted with grave concern allegations emerging from affidavits filed in proceedings related to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry .The allegations, which remain subject to investigation and response by the affected parties, nev...

04/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Welcomes Re-Enrolment of the Nulane Corruption Case

Johannesburg, South Africa. Thursday, 4 June 2026 - Public Interest SA welcomes the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to re-enrol the Nulane corruption case following the successful appeal process that culminated in the reinstatement...

28/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA condemns collapse of parole supervision by Correctional Services

Johannesburg, South Africa. Thursday, 28 May 2026 - Public Interest SA expresses grave concern at the Department of Correctional Services’ apparent inability to effectively supervise, monitor and trace parolees under its control.The revelation that tens of thousands of parole absconders remain unt...

18/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Raises Alarm Over NPA Handling of Kwaggafontein Matter

Johannesburg, South Africa. Monday, 18 May 2026 — Public Interest SA is alarmed by the latest developments at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court in the matter involving alleged taxi baron Joe Sibanyoni and three other co-accused. While we welcome the alacrity with which the National Prosecutin...

15/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Commends Eskom’s Intensified Anti-Corruption Measures and Renewed Commitment to Accountability

Johannesburg, South Africa. Friday, 15 May 2026 - Public Interest SA welcomes the latest steps announced by Eskom in relation to the investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding diesel procurement and storage contracts.The measures outlined by Eskom, including disciplinary action against im...

14/05/2026

As South Africa reflects on the Constitutional Court judgment, what comes next for our constitutional democracy, political accountability, and the future of governance? 🇿🇦

Join us for an important discussion:Phala Phala in Focus: Constitutional Processes and What’s Next?

This webinar will unpack the Constitutional Court judgment, explore its legal and constitutional implications, and reflect on the significance of the judgement in the lead-up to the Local Government Elections.

Defend Our Democracy SA

📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
🕒 15:00
📍 Register here: https://bit.ly/49srvvE

14/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Submits Comprehensive Comments on the Proposed Protected Disclosures Bill

Johannesburg, South Africa. Thursday, 14 May 2026 - Public Interest SA confirms that it has formally submitted detailed written comments to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026.The organisation welcomes the introduction of the Bill...

12/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Raises Concern Over Public Protector Statement on “Insult” Provisions

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Tuesday, 12 May 2026 — Public Interest SA notes with concern aspects of the recent media statement issued by the Office of the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) regarding public commentary following the Constitutional Court judgment in EFF and Another v Spea...

11/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT: Public Interest SA Welcomes President Ramaphosa’s Decision to Subject the Section 89 Report to Judicial Review

Johannesburg, South Africa. Monday, 11 May 2026 — Public Interest SA notes and welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision not to resign from office and instead to approach the courts to review and set aside the Section 89 parliamentary panel report relating to the Phala Phala matter.We believ...