Friday, March 20, 2026
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has committed to restoring justice for employees dismissed after raising concerns about alleged irregularities, signalling a shift toward stronger protection for whistleblowers.
Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga outlined steps being taken to address cases involving three former employees believed to have suffered occupational detriment after making protected disclosures.
The briefing follows a recent update by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela on progress at entities placed under administration, including the Services SETA.
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Masoga said the organisation had undertaken a comprehensive legal review process, including internal assessments, independent external evaluations and senior counsel input, to determine whether the dismissals were linked to whistleblowing activities.
“The process was guided by a victim-centred restorative justice approach, ensuring fairness, transparency and the protection of those who acted in the public interest,” Masoga said at the briefing in Pretoria.
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