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Whistleblowing

Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department
Crime
/ 1 July 2024

Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department

The City of Johannesburg has said it is cracking down on corruption at Sandton and other vehicle licensing and drivers’ testing centres

By Mandisa Ndlovu
The vital role of whistleblowing in achieving good governance
Opinion
/ 9 December 2022

The vital role of whistleblowing in achieving good governance

Whistleblowers need more support and encouragement to provide this vital aspect of a democratic and uncorrupted society

By Pregala Pillay and Chris Jones
SASSA tops corruption complaints as 347 cases opened in government
National
/ 31 March 2022

SASSA tops corruption complaints as 347 cases opened in government

Some 347 cases of corruption were reported to the commission in the last quarter of 2021, with the majority of these relating to the South African Social Security Agency

By Eunice Masson
The cost of breaking your silence is high
Article
/ 20 September 2019

The cost of breaking your silence is high

Those who have been violated are called on to solve the problem of gender-based violence

By Veronica Sigamoney
Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower
Article
/ 10 May 2018

Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower

Former head of security Zelda Holtzman is relieved that her “name is cleared”

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Who will guard whistle-blowers?
Article
/ 19 May 2017

Editorial: Who will guard whistle-blowers?

Whistle-blowers get crushed by big companies who prosecute them forever. They need protection.

By Editorial
WikiLeaks, Snowden lawyers back Trillian whistle-blower
Article
/ 19 May 2017

WikiLeaks, Snowden lawyers back Trillian whistle-blower

Gupta-linked Trillian tries to keep their ‘state capture’ dealings under wraps but a major corruption buster has stepped in to help.

By Jessica Bezuidenhout
​New law makes whistle-blowing riskier
Analysis
/ 18 November 2016

​New law makes whistle-blowing riskier

Research shows that the number of whistle-blowers is declining in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Mexico media courts anonymous tip-offs
Article
/ 20 March 2015

Mexico media courts anonymous tip-offs

An alliance of media outlets and civil society groups is courting potential whistle-blowers with a new digital platform that promises anonymity.

By Jo Tuckman
Calling all whistleblowers: AfriLeaks offers a secure platform
Article
/ 12 January 2015

Calling all whistleblowers: AfriLeaks offers a secure platform

Whistleblowers can now send us tip-offs via afriLeaks, a secure and anonymous method of leaking information to the M&G.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks whistle-blower slain
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Hawks whistle-blower slain

Mystery surrounds the killing of a shop steward who alleged illegal dealings at a water parastatal

By Tabelo Timse &
US soldier Manning found guilty on most charges
Article
/ 30 July 2013

US soldier Manning found guilty on most charges

US soldier Bradley Manning has been found not guilty of aiding the enemy, but guilty of most of the other 20 criminal counts against him.

By Reuters
US vs them: A new brand of patriot acts
Article
/ 21 June 2013

US vs them: A new brand of patriot acts

Whistle-blowers have become the ultimate patriots in the age after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, writes Gary Younge.

By Gary Younge
Hackers steal SAPS whistle-blower info
Article
/ 22 May 2013

Hackers steal SAPS whistle-blower info

Whistle-blowers’ information on crime has been downloaded when the official South African Police Service website was hacked into, says Sita.

By Sapa
No image available
Article
/ 27 January 2012

Lessons from the private sector

Private sector shows the public sector how its done

By Mandy de Waal
Blow the whistle at your peril
Article
/ 17 October 2011

Blow the whistle at your peril

The question of whether a witness decides to take the brave step of raising a concern depends on society’s attitude to whistle-blowers.

By Richard Calland
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Article
/ 2 September 2011

Lifting the lid on the ‘toxic gruel’

If passed, the Secrecy Bill will help to mask the corrupt activities of those in government. The fight to stop the Bill just got harder.

By Glenda Daniels
Whistle-blowers ‘being targeted’
Article
/ 23 December 2010

Whistle-blowers ‘being targeted’

The fallout from the dirty war being fought in South Africa’s R85-billion-a-year health insurance industry grew this week.

By Lloyd Gedye
Smoke and mirrors in Wild East
Article
/ 22 October 2010

Smoke and mirrors in Wild East

Another politician’s sudden death adds to the madness in Mpumalanga’s politics.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
No image available
Article
/ 24 February 2009

Pansalb rat suspended

Whistleblower suspended pending an investigation for conducting himself "in an improper and unbecoming manner".

By Sello S Alcock
No image available
Article
/ 14 August 2008

The power of anonymity

The idea is that reporters need to be cautious about accepting what people tell them and should always look for evidence to corroborate statements.

By Franz Kruger

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