PSC’S symposium zooms into protection of whistle-blowers
Fraud and corruption in South Africa continues to undermine the government’s efforts to deliver quality services to its citizens. Although efforts are being intensified to prevent and combat corruption in state institutions and ensure that perpetrators are brought to book, there is still concerns on the extent of the protection of whistle-blowers.
To this end, as part of safeguarding the protection of whistle-blowers and to enhance the integrity of the country, the Public Service Commission in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme will host a Whistle-blower Symposium on 21 July 2023, under the theme “the extent and nature of the protection of whistle-blowers in South Africa”.
The symposium aims to, amongst others,
Create a platform for participants to reflect on the challenges confronted by whistle-blowers;
Deliberate on tools and measures to enhance the Protected Disclosure Act of 2017 with a view to achieve an ethical and corrupt-free environment and to ensure effective and efficient performance in public administration;
Establish a whistleblowers support programme including confidentiality of whistleblowers; and to
Promote a high standard of professional ethics in the public service.
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Ronald Lamola will deliver a keynote address.
Media is invited to cover the event as follows:
Date: Friday, 21 July 2023
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard & Festival Street, Pretoria
Time: 08:00 to 13:30
The keynote address will be live streamed on the PSC Facebook page on the link below:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/PSCSA(link is external)
Media RSVPs:
Themba Gadebe
Cell: 081 522 6616
Or
Zodwa Mtsweni
Cell: 076 554 8890
Enquiries:
Humphrey Ramafoko (PSC)
Cell: 082 782 1730
National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
Source: Government of South Africa