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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invited the public to comment on proposed reforms for the whistleblower protection regime in South Africa.
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- The document covers both whistleblower and witness protection. The study aimed to evaluate the current legislation on protected disclosures and witness protection in South Africa, looking out for any gaps or shortcomings in the system.
- divided into three parts, examining the legal framework, procedures and practices, and resources available to support whistleblowers.
- proposes several measures to enhance the protection of whistleblowers. These include;
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- expanding the scope of the Protected Disclosures Act to cover more than just the employer-employee relationship,
- establishing a fund to support whistleblowers,
- and granting greater authority to the South African Human Rights Commission in handling protected disclosures.
These changes could positively impact promoting transparency and accountability in various sectors.
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- recommends that whistleblowers be offered the necessary legal and emotional assistance to help them navigate the complicated legal system and deal with the emotional challenges that come with it.
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Amendments proposed in the discussion paper
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