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WATCH: Whistle-blowers left whistling in the wind
Michael Avery talks to a panel about the importance of protecting whistle-blowers in SA
22 April 2021 - 16:28
What motivates whistle-blowers? The impact is usually measured in societal good but experienced by the individual at great personal cost.
It’s a stark and often underappreciated trade-off. The fight against corruption relies heavily on these heroes being vigilant and standing up for their rights, but they need support. The law, institutions and culture towards whistle-blowers is not always conducive to anything remotely close to the sort of support they need. ..
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