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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nominees Announced for the Inaugural Whistleblowers Awards in Diverse Categories

In a celebration of courage, integrity, and ethical citizenship, we are pleased to announce the nominees for the highly anticipated whistleblowers Awards. These awards recognise individuals and organisations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to exposing corruption and wrongdoing.

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Whistleblowers can show us how to safeguard South Africa’s future

The decision an individual makes to blow the whistle on wrongdoing is daunting and often invites negative social and workplace consequences for them.

As a society, we need to change that by encouraging and destigmatising whistleblowing while we acknowledge and celebrate those who do it.

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SAA whistleblower Cynthia Stimpel exposes extreme sacrifices, challenges faced by truth-tellers

One of South Africa’s bravest whistleblowers, Cynthia Stimpel, speaks to BizNews about the huge personal sacrifices being made by the country’s whistleblowers; the terrible losses some have suffered – and the extreme vilification that is used to discredit those who dare speak truth to power.

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Fired whistleblower tells Zondo how she was hounded out of Prasa

Martha Ngoye has been the central figure at the rail agency in its fight against corruption, helping Prasa win court victories against service providers Swifambo, Siyangena and Siyaya.

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