October 20, 2024
Hijackers on Board: How One Courageous Whistleblower Fought Against the Capture of SAA
Cynthia Stimpel knew that blowing the whistle could cost her job as Group Treasurer at South African Airways, yet she could not remain silent about an irregular R256 million deal made during Dudu Myeni’s tenure. It was not an easy decision, but she understood it was the right one.
October 16, 2024
Whistleblower Testimony | Johann van Loggerenberg’s Journey
My whistleblower story began in late 2009 and extended into 2010. At the time, I was a civil servant at the South African Revenue Service (SARS), overseeing several units tasked with combatting organised crime and corruption.
October 14, 2024
A Journey of Courage and Resilience
My story did not end as I had envisioned — where the perpetrator would be dismissed and held accountable for the emotional and, in some instances, physical trauma he inflicted on countless young women and myself.
October 11, 2024
The Perilous Path of Whistleblowing in South Africa: A Personal Account
My experience as a whistleblower in South Africa has been profoundly challenging, highlighting the significant power imbalances that exist between individuals and institutions.
October 11, 2024
The Unbreakable Spirit | Our Story
The decision to blow the whistle wasn't made lightly. Marko and Debbie knew there would be consequences, but they could never have imagined the devastating toll it would take on their family.
October 11, 2024
Behind the Concrete Curtain
The road from speaking up at Sasol to where I am now—self-imposed banishment in an adjacent country, away from my home—has been nothing less than a harrowing, soul-crushing slow-motion apocalypse. This journey has spanned over nine years, leaving countless broken pieces of my life in its wake.
October 11, 2024
My life as a Whistleblower in South Africa
When I reported unsafe and illegal operations of MHI (Major Hazardous Installations), the term “whistleblower” never crossed my mind. These were operations involving plants with highly explosive atmospheres. In the event of a gas leak and ignition, an explosion could occur, posing a catastrophic threat to the environment, human lives, and animals.
October 11, 2024
Rosemary Hunter’s Whistleblowing Journey
In this video, attorney and whistleblower Rosemary Hunter shares her experiences at the Financial Services Board (FSB) after being appointed deputy registrar of pension funds in 2013. Rosemary describes the initial excitement of her new role, which quickly turned into a struggle against resistance from her colleagues and superiors.
October 11, 2024
Joanna Phenya on Whistleblowing and Seeking Justice
In this powerful video, Joanna Phenya, the widow of the late Marumo Eric Phenya, shares her story as the founder and managing director of Foresight IT Business Solutions. Joanna bravely discusses the corruption and fraud they uncovered at the Department of Home Affairs, which ultimately led to her husband’s assassination.