Whistleblowers not aware of laws meant to protect them: Corruption Watch
An anti-corruption organisation says South African whistleblowers aren't fully aware of the laws that protect them.
Corruption Watch has conducted an online perceptions survey on whistleblowing in the country.
The group's Kavisha Pillay says their report found that not enough is known about protection for those who expose wrongdoing and corruption.
Pillay says their study looked at the public's trust in institutions and reporting channels for whistleblowers.
"When it comes to making a disclosure, whistleblowers are least likely to approach law enforcement institutions or elected public officials with their complaints.
"Instead, they would rather approach civil society organisations, chapter 9 bodies or the media with their disclosure.
"When it comes to whistleblowing in South Africa, the respondents say the governments should dedicate additional resources to law enforcement agencies to ensure whistleblowers' complaints are investigated thoroughly and perpetrators ate held accountable."
Social advocate and whistleblower Athol Williams who left the country last month highlighted concerns around his safety again.
He said on social media on Thursday that he hasn't yet received communication, assistance and protection from the South African government.
Williams testified before the Zondo Commission, implicating more than 39 parties in corruption and state capture.
