What are Whistleblowers?
In South Africa, the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 deals with whistleblowing and refers to it as protected disclosures.
According to the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000, an employee needs to disclose information about the conduct of their employer or an employee of their employer
Whistleblowers South Africa Contact Details
In order to make a report, please make use of one of the following mediums:
| Website: | https://www.tip-offs.com |
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| Email address: | Click here |
| Global corporate pay phone line: | +2731 571 5301 |
| Free call numbers: | 0800 847 633 (Only applicable to South Africa.) |
Can whistleblowers remain anonymous in South Africa?
Whistle-Blowers accreditation with the Ethics Institute of South Africa and the audits done, which include lie detector tests done on Whistle Blowers’ staff, give whistleblowers even more confidence in coming forward, knowing their identity will be kept confidential.
Who was the whistleblower killed in South Africa?
The case caused significant controversy in South Africa given Deokaran’s status as an anti-corruption whistleblower and the lack of protection afforded to her by the state. At the time of her death, Deokaran was the acting chief financial officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health.
Can you sue someone for disclosing personal information in South Africa?
The penalties for non-compliance with POPI are severe. In particular, a person that fails to safely secure and/or process personal information can be held liable for a fine of up to R10 million or even face imprisonment