The Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play a vital role in protecting democracy, exposing injustice, and holding power to account. This platform recognises their bravery, shares their stories, and calls for stronger protections for all truth-tellers. Let’s protect their courage and keep their stories alive. The Hall of Fame also shares useful resources for whistleblowers, as well as organisations that support whistleblowing in South Africa.
Whistleblowers Stories
Choosing Courage. Protecting Truth.
Who is a Whistleblower?
A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing, misconduct, or illegal activities within an organisation whether public or private because they believe it is in the public interest to do so.
Purpose
They speak out to prevent harm, corruption, fraud, or abuse of power.
Channels
Whistleblowers may report internally (to management or compliance departments) or externally (to regulators, media, or law enforcement).
Risk
They often face retaliation, such as job loss, harassment, or legal challenges, even though they are acting to protect public trust.
Impact
Their actions can lead to accountability, policy reform, and systemic change.
A whistleblower is someone who puts integrity above personal gain, exposing the truth to protect others and uphold justice.
Impact and Data
27870
complaints in
2024/25
320
%Fear being labelled
a troublemaker
600
%fear job
loss
300
%fear no action being
taken by authorities
Guides & Tools
If you are considering blowing the whistle, you are not alone.
Interactive Quiz
Test your knowledge in just a few minutes. This short 5-question quiz introduces the fundamentals of whistleblowing while helping to dispel common myths and misconceptions.
Get Help
Contact The Whistleblower House
Email: info@whistleblowerhouse.org
Tel: 064 524 0241
National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
Email: Integrity@publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za or NACH@opsc.gov.za
Fax: 0800 204 965
Postal Address: P.O Box 582, Umhlanga Rocks 4320
SMS Line: 39772
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