Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Ben Theron, director at The Whistleblower House.
- President Ramaphosa outlined details of his action plan into the Zondo Commission of Inquiry's recommendations in an address to the nation on Sunday.
- In his address Ramaphosa hailed whistleblowers who testified at the commission.
- He also called for more protection of whistleblowers who highlight and expose corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa is adamant that South Africa can win the fight against corrption.
Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday night outlining details of his action plan into the Zondo Commission of Inquiry's recommendations.
The commission was tasked with investigating allegations of corruption and fraud in government.
The moment a whistleblower is identified, their lives become untenable.
Ben Theron, director at The Whistleblower House
They are targeted, they are hounded, They get demoted. They get disciplined. There are a number of those instances where that happens.
Ben Theron, director at The Whistleblower House
Media exposés and testimony at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in South Africa have demonstrated the importance of whistleblowers.
Ben Theron, director at advocacy group, The Whistleblower House says had it not been for these brave people and their vital disclosures, corruption’s inner workings would have remained a mystery.
Theron says government needs to do more to assist whistleblowers by providing more than just physical protection....
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