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Richard Calland: Overhaul the law to protect whistleblowers
People who don’t turn a blind eye are making an often deadly decision. Babita Deokaran is one
‘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?
‘It’s hell out there, trust us’
Public hearings on the Protection of Information Bill leave M&G journalists sceptical about the ‘protection’ the South African public needs.
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…
NACF concerned that public servants escape charges
Over 700 financial misconduct cases were reported to the Public Service Commission over the 2005/2006 financial year, with 81% of implicated employees being found guilty, the…