SA whistle- blowers face mounting dangers

Manyane Manyane

THE murder of anti-crime activist Pamela Mabini has once again shown that whistle-blowers in South Africa continue to face significant dangers, from retaliation to violent attacks. This includes physical harm, intimidation, and loss of jobs and career prospects. Some have been murdered, and others have fled the country, fearing for their lives and safety. Mabini, an activist and whistle-blower, was shot and killed outside her home in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. Mabini, through her non-profit organisation, Maro Foundation, was known for her activism and charitable work to restore dignity and reduce crime and violence in her community. Her whistleblowing played a crucial role in the arrest of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and others, who are on trial for rape, racketeering, and human trafficking. She was also a regular…

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Cape Argus (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-13

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