Alison Tilley
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Police ‘ignorance’ of law stalls rape investigations
Limpopo police are apparently unaware they can use the home affairs department’s database to track suspected criminals
SA needs a speak-out culture and whistleblowers are recognised as patriots
With corruption and fraud endemic in South Africa, whistleblowers have played a pivotal role in bringing wrongdoing to light. Despite their invaluable role to society, in most…
‘Conflict of interest’ could land judge in hot water
Judges are not allowed take up an appointment seen to be inconsistent with an independent judiciary
‘The Rusties’ recognise information incompetence
What can be done to ensure that SA’s failing public agencies fulfil their constitutional and legal obligation to service information requests?
Pollsmoor whistle-blower gets his job back
The Cape Town Labour Court has ordered that whistle-blowing prison doctor Paul Theron get his job in Pollsmoor back. He was suspended after telling the Inspecting Judge of…