• Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has made recommendations for whistleblower protection, which is now open for public comment.
• His spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says the public has until 15 August to have their say.
• The government has been under pressure to protect whistleblowers since the state capture commission of inquiry exposed the extent of corruption at state-owned companies.

Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola has proposed reforms to whistleblowing legislation, which is now open for public comment.

The justice department relied on established whistleblower protection legislation from Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Ghana, Namibia, and Ghana, among other countries, for a more comprehensive evaluation, said department spokesperson Chrispin Phiri.

The move was in line with the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa to protect corruption busters.

Ramaphosa told the state capture commission whistleblowers were key in the fight against corruption.

Phiri said the department shared this view as most whistleblowers exposed fraud and corruption that enabled this scourge.

He added: "The document covers both whistleblower and witness protection. The study aimed to evaluate the current legislation on protected disclosures and witness protection in South Africa, looking out for any gaps or shortcomings in the system. It is divided into three parts, examining the legal framework, procedures and practices, and resources available to support whistleblowers."

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