The JCPS Cluster is strengthening efforts to build a capable and ethical state through the Protected Disclosures Bill. The bill provides safe protection for whistle-blowers who report corruption or misconduct, encouraging accountability and helping turn fear of retaliation into courage to speak out. Through this framework, government aims to embed transparency across public institutions and […]
The JCPS Cluster has reinforced a strict zero-tolerance approach to corruption and retaliation, promoting a stronger culture of accountability within South Africa’s justice and security sectors. The campaign highlights disciplined service delivery and the protection of whistle-blowers, aiming to restore public trust by ensuring integrity in law enforcement and correctional services. The Protected Disclosures Bill […]
The Protected Disclosures Bill is being used by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster to strengthen consequence management and accountability within government. The legislation ensures that whistleblowers are protected from intimidation and economic harm, allowing them to safely report corruption and misconduct. By providing secure reporting channels, the State is better able to investigate […]
The government says the Protected Disclosures Bill aims to strengthen legal protection for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing in the public interest. The legislation is intended to ensure that individuals are safeguarded from victimisation or retaliation when they come forward with information on corruption or misconduct. According to the Government Communications and Information System, the bill […]
The commemoration marking 33 years since the assassination of Chris Hani in Ekurhuleni was disrupted after the Hani family did not attend the event. Their absence is believed to be linked to concerns over the municipality’s role in the programme. The event also exposed tensions between the ANC and the SACP, with signs of growing […]
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced plans to trial synthetic shuttlecocks in lower-tier tournaments, including junior international events, due to a shortage of duck and goose feathers. The shortage, driven by rising raw material costs in China, has led to shuttlecock prices more than doubling over the past year. The trials form part of […]
A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after she was shot in the head during a gang-related shooting in Valhalla Park, Cape Town, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 9am on Eloanor Street when a gunfight broke out between rival gangs. Police say the child was caught in the crossfire […]
Johannesburg- teenagers accused of a mass shooting in Westbury are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court to formally apply for bail. The accused face charges of murder and attempted murder following the incident, which resulted in two fatalities and left five others injured. Among those wounded was a 15-month-old child. It has since […]
Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, handed over Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to non-profit organisations in Johannesburg, reaffirming government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through strengthened partnerships. The MEC promised improved efficiency and timely funding, while NPOs welcomed the move, saying it will help them continue delivering essential services across Gauteng.
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has officially withdrawn from coalition governments in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) and Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM). This decision follows the removal of PAC councillor Mbuyiseni Kantso from the Emfuleni Mayoral Committee, where he served as MMC for Agriculture, Local Economic Development, Planning, and Tourism. The PAC said it did […]