Whistleblower
Police identify three persons of interest in whistleblower's murder
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South African police have identified three persons of interest in the killing of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission. The national police commissioner visited the victim's family to update them on the investigation, which has recovered one of the vehicles used in the attack. Authorities are exploring links to van der Merwe's testimony on alleged police corruption, amid calls for better whistleblower protection.
Mateo Dunne, general counsel at the African Development Foundation, alleges he was framed and removed after investigating racial discrimination and lawbreaking at the federal agency. Employees report a pattern of refusing to hire white people under CEOs Travis Adkins and C.D. Glin. The agency resisted audits and faced layoffs following government intervention.
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Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa described the legacy of assassinated whistleblower Babita Deokaran as a call to combat corruption. Speaking at the inaugural Deokaran Lecture, Hlabisa pledged support for stronger whistleblower protections. Advocate John Clarke highlighted ongoing systemic issues in South Africa.