The Inaugural Whistleblower Awards on Thursday, 26 October, was a star-studded event, featuring the likes of retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke and newly minted Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka. But the true stars of the lavish gala dinner were the journalists, active citizens, civil society organisations and media houses that risk their lives and livelihoods in the name of justice.
Public Interest SA, an organisation that advocates for ethics, social justice and transparency in South Africa, with sponsorship from Eskom, gathered whistleblowers from various sectors of South Africa at the Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, to honour them for their dedication to the truth.
Kicking off the gala, the master of ceremonies, Competition Commission head of communications Sipho Ngwema said that as the nation grapples with unmitigated levels of corruption and lawlessness, the individuals who speak out against injustice and corruption are met with unimaginable threats to their lives and well-being.
“Their pursuit of truth and justice should be commended and not condemned. Today, we come together not only to recognise and honour those brave souls but also to shed light on the systematic issues that plague our society. We must confront the...
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