The decision an individual makes to blow the whistle on wrongdoing is daunting and often invites negative social and workplace consequences for them.
As a society, we need to change that by encouraging and destigmatising whistleblowing while we acknowledge and celebrate those who do it.
The upcoming Whistleblower Awards gala, scheduled for Thursday, 26 October, has the noble purpose of honouring individuals who have exhibited remarkable courage and patriotism by exposing corruption and maladministration.
The event also serves as a reminder to government and corporations of the essential need to strengthen their whistleblowing systems, ensuring a safe environment and protecting the jobs and wellbeing of those who expose criminal activities
In a nation where corruption and unethical practices have had far-reaching consequences, the role of whistleblowers cannot be underestimated.
In a recent incident, senior managers at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) thwarted its commissioner, Teboho Maruping, and director-general of the department of employment and labour, Thobile Lamati’s allegedly irregular and unlawful appointment of newly established company Thuja Capital, owned by Mthunzi Mdwaba, the former chairperson of the UIF’s sister company, Productivity SA.
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