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 […]