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ACTis
ACTis provides risk analysis and early intervention recommendations against state capture and corruption in South African government institutions.
ACTivities
Research, publications, multimedia and events provide insights that strengthen anti-corruption efforts, inform policymakers and promote integrity and transparency.
Policy Monitor
In South Africa, robust policy and legislation are vital to combating corruption. The Anti-Corruption Policy Monitor tracks developments on 12 selected reforms.
The 9 ACTis Flags
Flag #1
Improper appointments
Flag #2
Co-opting key functions
Flag #3
Climate of fear
or favour
Flag #4
Corrupt
awards
Flag #5
Financial malpractice
Flag #6
Obstructing accountability
Flag #7
Manipulating perceptions
Flag #8
Private
gain
Flag #9
Shadow
network
Click to view reports by flags raised.
Latest ACTis Reports
Vaal Central Water Board
20 August 2026
South African National Roads Agency
31 August 2026
Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency
28 August 2026
ACTis Reports by Category
Latest ACTivities
IDAC’s failures demand reform, not abolition
South Africa needs IDAC’s specialist anti-corruption capability, but the institution must be repaired and strengthened. Madlanga...
Corruption in SA municipalities: a form of organised crime?
Organised corruption in local government disrupts the provision of essential services and erodes public trust in the state. The...
Preventing corruption and organised crime: upstreaming interventions
The convergence of organised crime and corruption in South Africa calls for prevention measures that complement law enforcement....
Anti-Corruption Policy Monitor
In South Africa, robust policy and legislation are vital to combating corruption by setting enforceable standards, preventing opportunities for misconduct, ensuring accountability, and meeting international anti-corruption obligations. ACT tracks developments on 12 selected reforms.