Whistleblower Individual Whistle blower employee or whistle-blower concept as a mole symbol of a secret informer agent posing as an informant worker as a metaphor for inside information on reporting misconduct by an honest person.
In the news today, the government is considering offering employees financial incentives to tell the truth.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s prohibition of assisted dying is now at the centre of a constitutional challenge.
Furthermore, a Pretoria midwife accused of causing multiple deaths and disabilities of babies has been found guilty.
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Would you blow the whistle for cash? SA government considers rewards for exposing corruption
The government is considering offering employees financial incentives to tell the truth.
Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi on Thursday publicly released a draft of a bill aimed at providing greater protection for whistleblowers.
Called the Protected Disclosure Bill, it would introduce protocols to protect the identities of those reporting corrupt activities and to help them deal with the fallout of their disclosures.
One of the standout provisions of the bill is the introduction of financial incentives, with the minister elaborating on what they might be.
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‘Some people die a gentle and easy death’: Court bid challenges SA’s ban on assisted dying
South Africa’s prohibition of assisted dying is now at the centre of a constitutional challenge, with critics arguing that it infringes on fundamental rights and human dignity.
Non-profit organisation (NPO) DignitySA confirmed on Thursday, 9 April, that it has filed an application in the Gauteng High Court to have the country’s current “blanket prohibition” on assisted dying declared unconstitutional and invalid.
Under existing South African law, assisted dying is treated as murder.
At the heart of DignitySA’s application is the argument that the Constitution supports a right to medical assistance in dying under certain conditions.
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Pretoria midwife found guilty for babies’ deaths and disabilities
Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee, who was accused of causing multiple deaths and disabilities of babies, was finally found guilty on Wednesday and will remain behind bars until her sentence is handed down.
Maritz Fouchee was accused of administering medication to pregnant women that caused birth complications.
The delicensed midwife maintained her innocence until the end, but was found guilty of 14 charges, including assault and culpable homicide of nine-day-old Noah Von Kloeg, after claims that she did not pay attention to the risk factors of several of her clients at her You&Me birth clinic in Pretoria East.
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‘Horse teeth’ and WhatsApp threats: The complete Londie London, Dineo and Doro Mongy beef explained
The public spat involving South African social media personalities Londie London (real name Londiwe Zulu), Dineo Moloisane, and digital content creator Doro Mongy erupted this month, quickly escalating from podcast shade to bullying and body-shaming accusations, a rejected apology, and alleged threats.
The drama, which has dominated Mzansi social media, centres on appearance-based insults, alleged personal connections, and clout-chasing claims, with fans divided over accountability and sincerity.
The feud began during a recent episode of the popular Podcast and Chill show. While discussing trends or comparisons in the entertainment scene, the hosts drew a parallel between Londie London and Dineo Moloisane, a well-known social media sensation and content creator.
In response, Londie reportedly lashed out with derogatory remarks about Dineo’s appearance and the source of her income.
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Family responds to call for Mkhwanazi and Madlanga to intervene in Senzo Meyiwa murder case
Longwe Twala, son of prominent music producer Sello “Chicco” Twala, has allegedly urged the mother of former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, to pursue alternative avenues in her search for justice.
Meyiwa was shot dead at the Vosloorus home of singer Kelly Khumalo on 26 October 2014. Twala was among those present at the house on the night of the incident and has since faced allegations linking him to the killing.
In the letter – whose authenticity has not been verified – Twala reportedly urged Meyiwa’s mother, Ntombifuthi, to seek assistance from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and former Constitutional Court (ConCourt) judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
The Meyiwa family has distanced itself from the letter, saying they have not received any such communication.
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