Corruption Watch

When public resources disappear or officials abuse their power, citizens face a fundamental problem: how do you hold authority accountable when the usual channels feel closed? Corruption Watch exists for people and organisations in Johannesburg who've encountered dishonesty in government or public institutions and need somewhere to turn. The organisation investigates allegations, provides legal guidance, and pushes for transparency where it's been blocked. For many residents, particularly in townships and informal settlements where service delivery failures hit hardest, having an independent body that actually listens makes the difference between accepting injustice and demanding change. Johannesburg's scale—its mix of formal and informal economies, its layers of municipal and provincial governance—means corruption can hide in plain sight. This is where documentation, research, and public reporting become essential tools for ordinary people.