Skukuza – A new report presented at the 3rd Technical Meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group, currently underway in Skukuza, Mpumalanga, has revealed that G20 member states have made significant progress in implementing the 2019 High-Level Principles for the Effective Protection of Whistleblowers. However, the report also highlighted persistent challenges in enforcement, data collection, and the scope of coverage.
The report, a key priority for South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency, confirms that most G20 countries now possess comprehensive whistleblower protection laws. This is central to promoting integrity in both the public and private sectors and is recognized as an essential tool in the global fight against bribery and corruption. Whistleblowers, the report noted, often expose fraud and corruption at the risk of their financial stability and personal safety.
The review, based on country self-reporting and a questionnaire, analyzed the implementation of the 2019 Principles across five pillars.
A majority of G20 countries have legislative frameworks in place, with some relying on standalone laws and others using a combination of multiple sources, as seen in examples like Portugal and South Africa. The scope of protected disclosures commonly covers issues such as fraud, corruption, health and safety, and environmental violations. Encouragingly, protection often extends beyond current employees, with half of the...
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