Deekay Ndoni Sibanda — Activism through art and film
"When I say I’m an activist, I’m on the ground, I’m a street activist. I’m not sitting at a desk — I want to go where things are happening." “I call m [...]
Bay’s Warrant Officer Bongani Siyona named one of SA’s best public servants
By Simtembile Mgidi Recognised as one of SA’s best public servants, Nelson Mandela Bay Warrant Officer Bongani Siyona attributed his award to his fath [...]
A public service is only as strong as the people who work in it – recognise the Integrity Icons to squeeze out the bad
By Mark Heywood Maverick Citizen has been a firm promoter of the Integrity Icons campaign. We have done so because without a committed and effective p [...]
SA’s passionate and inspirational public servants honoured, with policeman taking top award
By Zukiswa Pikoli The Integrity Icons awards present an alternative to the perception that public servants are corrupt and lazy, and showcase that the [...]
Calling All Young Filmmakers!
Here’s an opportunity for young filmmakers in South Africa Are you an up-and-coming filmmaker looking for your next opportunity? Accountability Lab S [...]
Social work under the spotlight
On 26 May 2022, Accountability Lab South Africa (AL SA) will host the second installation of its annual Meet the Icon (MTI) dialogue series. Through t [...]
Announcing The Winners of Integrity Icons 2021 – Six of South African Top Civil Servants Caught Doing the Right Thing
Following a year-long grassroots campaign to identify South Africa’s top civil servants, the Accountability Lab will, on Friday 03 December 2021, pres [...]
Nelson Mandela Bay principal and social worker on shortlist for integrity awards
A principal and social worker from Nelson Mandela Bay have been nominated in the 2021 Integrity Awards. Unathi Filita, from Kariega, is the previous w [...]
More than corruption and poor governance – Integrity Icon in SA on municipal distress
By Dr Sarah Dlamini As a paediatric doctor in the public health system, I see the fault lines of segregation in our communities daily, and how the fai [...]
Unathi Goes The Extra Mile – Integrity Icon South Africa 2020
In 2020, AL South Africa highlighted the work of Unathi Filita, who works as a Social Worker for the provincial Department of Social Development in Ui [...]
Corruption-buster Constance Moitse one of the Integrity Icon SA 2020 Winners
Advocate Constance Moitse helped in cleaning up the Department of Home Affairs and bringing down cases of identity fraud. She's been named one of the [...]
Serving Bara for 29 years: Dr Balton one of Integrity Icon SA 2020 Winners
Dr Sadna Balton says they ensure that people who come to their department get the best possible available service at the hospital. Dr Sadna Balton has [...]
Trailblazing EMS commander gets Premier’s gong
One can’t describe trailblazers, hard-workers, selfless, passionate and visionary individuals without mentioning Deon Esau, the Emergency Management S [...]
Nelson Mandela Bay social worker wins top SA public servant award
By Simtembile Mgidi Always striving to go beyond the call of duty has seen Uitenhage social worker Unathi Filita being recognised as the country’s bes [...]
South Africa’s most inspiring public servants recognised with Integrity Icon awards
By Zukiswa Pikoli Speaking to the Integrity Icon winners, one gets the sense that all hope is not lost in the public service and that many men and wom [...]
Umhlali cop dubbed SA’s first Integrity Idol
Not only was Captain Pillay the only SAPS member who made it into the top five, he was also the only finalist from KZN. May 23, 2018 Elana Wagner 2 [...]
Policeman SA’s first Integrity Idol
South Africa’s first Integrity Idol, police officer Captain Vinny Pillay, has been hailed a true paragon of virtue and a man who would give his life f [...]
Last chance to vote for SA’s first Integrity Idol
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‘Integrity Idol’ finds first cohort of public servants
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Accountability Lab launches Integrity Idol SA
16 January 2018 - 17:27 BY PENWELL DLAMINI The Accountability Lab, which was launched in Constitution Hill, is an organisation which aims to catalyse [...]
Campaign helps recognise dedicated public servants
7 March 2019, 6:13 PM | Dinilohlanga Mekuto | @SABCNews Image: Dinilohlanga Mekuto Elizabeth Mkhondo, a nurse from Mamelodi, in Tshwane is one of [...]
Integrity Idol Celebrates Unsung Public Officials
By Shaazia Ebrahim The Integrity Idol campaign wants to “name and fame” honest public servants working in South Africa. These are the heroes who do wh [...]