ANALYSIS: SA must better protect whistleblowers who are key in corruption fight | TC_Africa
Numerous corruption scandals have been reported in South Africa in recent times. The extent of corruption in the country has been laid bare at the judicial commission probing allegations of state capture over the past three years. Corruption can impede a country’s economic growth, and undermine democratic principles, stability and trust.
This is one way in which the role of whistleblowers could be elevated. There are others too, such as harnessing special courts to try cases. For example, I support calls for physical security to be provided to whistle-blowers and their families. I also believe that whistleblowing should be made national strategic priority. This would enable the country develop an environment for transparency and accountability.
It is evident from these examples that the South African whistleblowing environment is failing to encourage people to come forward.South Africa has various pieces of legislation and regulatory policy documents that cover corruption and whistleblowing. They also provide for the protection of whistleblowers.
In addition, the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act seeks to strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption. It places a duty on certain people holding positions of authority to report certain corrupt transactions. I also think that the country should consider using dedicated specialised courts and units that deal specifically with corruption and whistleblower protection. This would:
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