Whistleblower Athol Williams, a former partner at Bain SA, testifies at the State Capture Commission in 2021.
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Whistleblowers should be entitled to financial support. But that has potential costs as well as benefits.
Candlelight vigil for slain corruption fighter Babita Deokaran in Johannesburg.
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Given South Africa’s staggering corruption levels, a strong legal framework is needed to encourage and protect whistleblowers.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa receives reports of the of the state capture commission from Justice Raymond Zondo. The reports found exposed massive state corruption involving private individuals and companies.
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South Africans are actively challenging the criminalisation of the state. Many of the revelations about fraud, corruption and nepotism come from principled whistle-blowers within the state.
Anti-corruption protests are a regular feature in South Africa.
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South Africa could benefit from having a dedicated institution to oversee whistleblower protection.
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South Africa has seen a fair number of whistleblowers raising the alarm on irregularities and corruption – the most recent was murdered.