Dear Colleagues and Allies,

Thank you for attending the State Capture and Beyond Campaign event on 10 October 2024 at the eMakhosini Hotel, Durban. Your participation made the event impactful, and it was inspiring to witness so many individuals committed to governance reform and accountability.

The event explored key themes such as implementing the Zondo Commission’s recommendations, the Public Procurement Act, and the role of civil society and grassroots organizations in ensuring public institutions serve the people. Your involvement underscored the power of multi-sector collaboration in advancing these objectives.

Key Takeaways from the Event

• Zondo Commission’s Recommendations: Discussions emphasized the importance of enforcing the recommendations to restore public trust and drive accountability.

• Public Procurement Act: Panelists explored how the Act promotes transparent and fair procurement practices to combat corruption.

• Collaborative Governance: Engaging youth organizations, legal professionals, higher education experts, and activists highlighted the value of working across sectors to create sustainable change.

Your Feedback Matters

We value your input! Please share any suggestions or topics you would like us to address in future events. How can we collaborate better? Reply to this email with your insights to help shape the campaign's future efforts.

Next Steps and Ongoing Activities

• Broaden Outreach: We aim to expand our reach by fostering deeper community engagement, building partnerships with diverse sectors, and ensuring broad participation in our advocacy efforts.

• Strengthen Partnerships: Continued collaboration with Civil Society Unmuted and the Unemployed Graduates Forum will help sustain advocacy momentum.

Join Our National Database:
We invite you to join the SCAB National Database to stay connected and receive updates on future events and initiatives.

• Why Join? The database collects and categorizes all ongoing work across South Africa in countering corruption and advancing accountability.

• For Partners: It provides a centralized platform to showcase your work, access resources, and connect with others in the field. It’s a valuable tool to foster collaboration, reduce duplication, and align efforts toward shared goals.

• share any feedback on how the campaign can assist you in advancing your work and building capacity within your organization.

Thank You for Your Support

Your commitment to transparency, accountability, and governance reform is crucial in driving change. We look forward to working with you on future initiatives to ensure public institutions serve the people, not private interests.

Let’s keep the momentum going! We look forward to your involvement in future events and initiatives.

With gratitude,

Pashkar Moodliar
Campaign Manager, State Capture and Beyond Campaign