Martha Ngoye talks about whistle blower protection, Prasa and the need for good governance.
The fight against corruption is a battle for the soul of the country.
No one knows this more than whistleblower Martha Ngoye, who exposed the huge tentacles of corruption and rot at the Passenger Rail Agency of SOouth Africa (Prasa).
As Prasa's group executive for legal, risk and compliance, Ngoye stopped two illegal contracts for locomatives.
She ultimately saved the company billions of rands.
Ngoye's heroic action didn't sit well with the agency, who took her to task by suspending her and firing her.
Prasa levelled serious charges against her, claiming she had committed financial misconduct and was in dereliction of her duties.
The agency charged that she had condoned irregular expenditure in the R45 million SA Fence and Gate contract while she was acting as the group's chief executive officer.
She remains suspended even though she was cleared of all charges by Prasa.
Jane Dutton was in conversation with Ngoye about her fight against corruption and state capture.
I've always had a target on my back when I spoke the truth. It's how I've been brought up and taught. Even though I'm not practicing as an attorney, I will not jeopardize that. I will not lie low while seeing things that are wrong. I will speak up.
Martha Ngoye, whistleblower
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