Organisations across civil society led by Corruption Watch (CW) have called for the Department of Justice (DoJ) to consider extending the deadline for public comments for the Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026. The group notes serious gaps in the current version of the Bill and inadequate public awareness as its reasons.

Experts weigh in on South Africa's proposed bill, highlighting both its potential and significant gaps in safeguarding whistle-blowers.

The Whistleblower House (TWBH) welcomes the long awaited publication of the Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 for public comment. The Bill represents a meaningful shift in how South Africa approaches whistleblowing and moves closer to recognising the realities faced by those who speak up.

As South Africans have been encouraged to comment on proposed legislation around the protection of whistleblowers, some civil society groups and unions have welcomed the draft bill.

Is the Protected Disclosures Bill a step in the right direction? Executive Director at The Whistleblower House Ben Theron as well as Academic and whistleblower, Dr Athol Williams, discuss the matter on a SABC News broadcast.