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Therapist: Dr Mazibuko says he sees far more women than men in therapy and men often drop out once they feel slightly better. Photo: EQ4 Brand Architects

When ethics drives you mad: Dr. Onke Mazibuko explores the psychology of whistleblowing in canary

In his second novel, Canary, Dr Onke Mazibuko writes about whistleblowing, corporate bullying and mental health

People at the Sandton licensing and testing department were allegedly encouraged to pay bribes. (Luba Lesolle/Getty Images)

Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department

The City of Johannesburg has said it is cracking down on corruption at Sandton and other vehicle licensing and drivers’ testing centres

The government and other stakeholders such as the media, trade unions and civil society organisations should champion public information campaigns and initiatives to encourage whistleblowing.

The vital role of whistleblowing in achieving good governance

Whistleblowers need more support and encouragement to provide this vital aspect of a democratic and uncorrupted society

(Graphic: John McCann)

SASSA tops corruption complaints as 347 cases opened in government

Some 347 cases of corruption were reported to the commission in the last quarter of 2021, with the majority of these relating to the South African Social Security Agency

(John McCann)

The cost of breaking your silence is high

Those who have been violated are called on to solve the problem of gender-based violence

Widows of those killed at Marikana sit and listen to a summary of judge Farlam’s report

Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower

Former head of security Zelda Holtzman is relieved that her “name is cleared”

Internet activist Jacob Appelbaum

Editorial: Who will guard whistle-blowers?

Whistle-blowers get crushed by big companies who prosecute them forever. They need protection.

Former PwC employee Antoine Deltour

WikiLeaks, Snowden lawyers back Trillian whistle-blower

Gupta-linked Trillian tries to keep their ‘state capture’ dealings under wraps but a major corruption buster has stepped in to help.

Success demands effort, but specifically effort expended on the right ventures for the right reasons — this is worth remembering when times are hard, such as when I blew the whistle on my employer for withholding information relevant to the state capture enquiry

​New law makes whistle-blowing riskier

Research shows that the number of whistle-blowers is declining in South Africa.

Leading radio presenter Carmen Aristegui

Mexico media courts anonymous tip-offs

An alliance of media outlets and civil society groups is courting potential whistle-blowers with a new digital platform that promises anonymity.

The United Nations special rapporteur on data and privacy protection says South Africa is dragging its feet behind other countries when it comes to implementing legislation that is supposed to safeguard the personal information of citizens.

Calling all whistleblowers: AfriLeaks offers a secure platform

Whistleblowers can now send us tip-offs via afriLeaks, a secure and anonymous method of leaking information to the M&G.

Hawks whistle-blower slain

Mystery surrounds the killing of a shop steward who alleged illegal dealings at a water parastatal

US soldier Manning found guilty on most charges

US soldier Bradley Manning has been found not guilty of aiding the enemy, but guilty of most of the other 20 criminal counts against him.

US vs them: A new brand of patriot acts

Whistle-blowers have become the ultimate patriots in the age after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, writes Gary Younge.

Israel’s surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File

Hackers steal SAPS whistle-blower info

Whistle-blowers’ information on crime has been downloaded when the official South African Police Service website was hacked into, says Sita.

Blow the whistle at your peril

Blow the whistle at your peril

The question of whether a witness decides to take the brave step of raising a concern depends on society’s attitude to whistle-blowers.

Lifting the lid on the ‘toxic gruel’

If passed, the Secrecy Bill will help to mask the corrupt activities of those in government. The fight to stop the Bill just got harder.

Whistle-blowers ‘being targeted’

Whistle-blowers ‘being targeted’

The fallout from the dirty war being fought in South Africa’s R85-billion-a-year health insurance industry grew this week.

Smoke and mirrors in Wild East

Smoke and mirrors in Wild East

Another politician’s sudden death adds to the madness in Mpumalanga’s politics.

Pansalb rat suspended

Whistleblower suspended pending an investigation for conducting himself "in an improper and unbecoming manner".