The government has unveiled the Protected Disclosures Bill to strengthen protection for whistleblowers, with members of the public invited to comment by 14 May 2026.
The government has officially released the Protected Disclosures Bill, as part of efforts to strengthen protections for whistleblowers in both the public and private sectors.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, outlined the proposed legislation during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday.
She highlighted the importance of tackling corruption and safeguarding those who come forward with critical information.
The draft bill was largely informed by findings from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, commonly known as the Zondo Commission, and the recommendations of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC).
Minister Kubayi said the legislation addresses gaps in existing whistleblower protections, which have left individuals vulnerable to retaliation, occupational detriment, and, in some tragic cases, loss of life.
“A different approach in releasing this Bill, compared to normally would have approved bills by cabinet, we have convened this media briefing to present to the people of South Africa the Protected Disclosures Bill. Our government has made fighting corruption a priority."
The minister noted that current legislation has often failed to adequately protect whistleblowers.
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