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The urgent need for whistle-blower protection in South Africa
Parliamentarians urgently call for stronger whistle-blower protection in South Africa, revealing the perilous reality for those who expose corruption and outlining crucial reforms to safeguard their rights.
What challenges do whistle-blowers face in South Africa's battle against corruption?
Are South African whistle-blowers truly protected? Despite anti-corruption laws, many face grave risks and ineffective mechanisms, highlighting a troubling culture of corruption.
Tshwane's new system ensures whistle-blower safety in corruption cases
Tshwane's new secure reporting channels empower citizens to combat corruption while ensuring whistle-blower safety.
Whistle-blowers expose fear and bullying at police watchdog, IPID
Whistle-blowers within South Africa’s police watchdog agency, IPID, have raised serious concerns about internal intimidation, political interference, and the silencing of investigators, sparking calls for urgent intervention and an independent inquiry.
Pretoria's Zanzou Bar faces mounting allegations as eighth torture victim emerges
The Zanzou Bar torture scandal deepens as an eighth victim steps forward, while a suspect appears in Pretoria Magistrate's Court facing sexual assault charges related to incidents where victims were allegedly forced to perform sexual acts on themselves.
Eskom's job-for-pals scandal: Whistleblower reveals allegations
Eskom faces scrutiny over an alleged job-for-pals scandal involving an HR executive and a finance employee, leading to a whistleblower investigation.
Eskom probes executives in alleged job-for-pals scandal
Eskom confirmed the allegations, adding that the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline.
Eskom probes executives in alleged job-for-pals scandal
Eskom confirmed the allegations, adding that the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline.
Deadly price of truth: SA whistle-blowers face mounting dangers
The brutal murder of anti-crime activist Pamela Mabini highlights an alarming pattern of violence against South African whistle-blowers, with many facing death threats, job losses, and assassination attempts. As calls for stronger protection grow, this latest killing underscores the desperate need for immediate legislative action.
Calls for government to fast-track protection bill following activist's murder
The assassination of Pamela Mabini, a key whistle-blower in the high-profile Timothy Omotoso case, has ignited nationwide outrage and urgent demands for stronger whistle-blower protection laws. Civil society organisations are condemning government delays in implementing crucial protective legislation while activists continue to pay with their lives.
SONA 2025: President Ramaphosa’s new strategies to combat corruption in South Africa
During SONA 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines a comprehensive strategy to combat corruption in South Africa, including the establishment of a dedicated anti-corruption directorate and enhanced protections for whistle-blowers.
Ramaphosa rejects request to probe Cele/Masemola claims
President Cyril Ramaphosa declines to appoint a board of inquiry into serious allegations against SAPS Commissioner Fanie Masemola, following a request from activist Elias Muller
DUT official accused of demanding bribes for security jobs
Security guards at Durban University of Technology allege that officials are demanding bribes for job security, leading to fears of retaliation and a culture of corruption within the institution
Home Affairs official in Mpumalanga arrested for allegedly soliciting R20,000 to fraudulently secure an ID document
A Department of Home Affairs official is facing charges of corruption after allegedly soliciting R20,000 to unlawfully secure an identity document.
EXCLUSIVE: New collusion claims in ACSA tender process with IDEMIA
Whistle-blower reveals ACSA and IDEMIA's alleged collusion before a controversial tender was issued.
Access Denied: Gauteng government declines DA's request for forensic reports
Meanwhile, the DA has previously accused Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi of corruption and also withholding forensic reports that allegedly showed corruption and poor management at the Department of Social Development (DSD).
The ANC’s secrecy: a threat to good governance in Gauteng
These reports contain critical information about governance failures, including misconduct of staff members in the Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD), irregular expenditures, interference by staff in NPO appointments, interference in supplier appointments, and possible criminal acts by the staff.
Two KZN public works officials suspended amid fraud investigation into multimillion-rand contract
Two senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure are suspended amid a fraud investigation linked to a R79 million contract for asbestos removal.
Whistleblower claims DUT risks lives by demanding identity disclosure
Whistleblower alleges that the Durban University of Technology is endangering lives by requiring identity disclosure for investigations into fraudulent activities
SA businessman under scrutiny for $850m Zimbabwe oil pipeline project
South African tycoon Errol Gregor faces allegations of bribery linked to a US$850 million oil pipeline project in Zimbabwe, raising questions about his business dealings and integrity.
DA calls on the ethics committee to investigate alleged corruption against Lesufi
The DA has vowed to hold Lesufi accountable for failing to act on corruption.
EFF rocked by ‘assassination’ attempt on its official
EFF Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga narrowly escapes an assassination attempt at his home, prompting calls for urgent investigations into rising political violence in South Africa.
Babita, three years on
Three years since the death of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran, crime in the Health Department remains rampant.
LOOK: Eskom removes over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng
The illegally connected transformers were removed in Diepsloot Extension 6, and Eskom is probing its own corrupt workers, accused of selling transformers to electricity thieves.
Whistle-blower frustrated as PP takes no steps against NSFAS officials
The former employee expressed dissatisfaction after the office closed the case without contacting some implicated officials.