It's time now for our daily discourse, and this morning we focus on whistleblower protection. Around the world, those who expose corruption and wrongdoing often face serious risks, despite efforts to strengthen legal safeguards. What can be done to better protect whistleblowers, and what lessons can countries learn from international experience?   Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Dimitrios Kafteranis, Assistant Professor of Law at Coventry University, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the European Whistleblowing Institute, whose work focuses on the legal protection of whistleblowers in the European Union.

It's time now for our daily discourse, and this morning we focus on whistleblower protection. Around the world, those who expose corruption and wrongdoing often face serious risks, despite efforts to strengthen legal safeguards. What can be done to better protect whistleblowers, and what lessons can countries learn from international experience? &nbsp; Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Dimitrios Kafteranis, Assistant Professor of Law at Coventry University, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the European Whistleblowing Institute, whose work focuses on the legal protection of whistleblowers in the European Union.

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Global experts examine how stronger legal safeguards can better protect whistleblowers from retaliation

As countries mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 today - the 10th of September, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched its annual suicide prevention campaign with a message: "Every Conversation Counts". The campaign highlights the power of starting conversations about suicide and mental health. SADAG says sometimes, simply asking someone how they are, listening without judgement, and creating a safe space to talk can make a meaningful difference. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide rates in Africa remain a critical public health concern. We spoke to Lebohang Mokoena, Volunteer Training Coordinator at SADAG

As countries mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 today - the 10th of September, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched its annual suicide prevention campaign with a message: "Every Conversation Counts". The campaign highlights the power of starting conversations about suicide and mental health. SADAG says sometimes, simply asking someone how they are, listening without judgement, and creating a safe space to talk can make a meaningful difference. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide rates in Africa remain a critical public health concern. We spoke to Lebohang Mokoena, Volunteer Training Coordinator at SADAG

SADAG Urges South Africans to Start Conversations on Suicide Prevention

It’s time now for The Discourse, and this morning we go to Senegal, where the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is conducting a pre-mission ahead of its 89th Ordinary Session.  The mission is part of preparations for the session, which will also mark 40 years since the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights came into force — a milestone for Africa’s human-rights system.  The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on four decades of progress, as well as the challenges that remain in promoting and protecting human rights across the continent.For more on this, we crossed to Dakar, Senegal, and spoke to Abiola Idowu-Ojo, Executive Secretary of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

It&rsquo;s time now for The Discourse, and this morning we go to Senegal, where the African Commission on Human and Peoples&rsquo; Rights is conducting a pre-mission ahead of its 89th Ordinary Session.&nbsp; The mission is part of preparations for the session, which will also mark 40 years since the African Charter on Human and Peoples&rsquo; Rights came into force &mdash; a milestone for Africa&rsquo;s human-rights system.&nbsp; The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on four decades of progress, as well as the challenges that remain in promoting and protecting human rights across the continent.For more on this, we crossed to Dakar, Senegal, and spoke to Abiola Idowu-Ojo, Executive Secretary of the African Commission on Human and Peoples&rsquo; Rights.

African Rights Commission Marks 40 Years of Human Rights Progress and Challenges

Burundi's Foreign Affairs Minister Édouard Bizimana, has warned that continued anti-Burundian rhetoric and alleged harassment of Burundian nationals in Kenya could lead to reciprocal changes affecting Kenyans living in Burundi. Bizimana posted the statement on social media following a directive by Kenyan President William Ruto ordering a crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals and restricting small-scale, petty trading businesses to local citizens. Ruto had set Monday as the deadline for foreigners operating small-scale businesses to cease work. Long queues were seen outside Burundi's embassy in the capital, Nairobi, Burundians seeking repatriation. We spoke to Emery Pacifique Igiraneza, President of the Movement for Patriotic actions - MAP Burundi Buhire

Burundi's Foreign Affairs Minister &Eacute;douard Bizimana, has warned that continued anti-Burundian rhetoric and alleged harassment of Burundian nationals in Kenya could lead to reciprocal changes affecting Kenyans living in Burundi. Bizimana posted the statement on social media following a directive by Kenyan President William Ruto ordering a crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals and restricting small-scale, petty trading businesses to local citizens. Ruto had set Monday as the deadline for foreigners operating small-scale businesses to cease work. Long queues were seen outside Burundi's embassy in the capital, Nairobi, Burundians seeking repatriation. We spoke to&nbsp;Emery Pacifique Igiraneza, President of the Movement for Patriotic actions - MAP Burundi Buhire

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