Defend Our Democracy has welcomed new laws aimed at professionalising the public sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Public Administration Management Amendment Act and the Public Service Amendment Act. The laws aim to prevent political interference in government appointments. Martha Ngoye, Acting Director at Defend Our Democracy and a Whistleblower, spoke to Elvis Presslin

Defend Our Democracy has welcomed new laws aimed at professionalising the public sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Public Administration Management Amendment Act and the Public Service Amendment Act. The laws aim to prevent political interference in government appointments. Martha Ngoye, Acting Director at Defend Our Democracy and a Whistleblower, spoke to Elvis Presslin

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Defend our Democracy welcomes new laws aimed at prefessionalising public sector

The Democratic Alliance is gearing up for its Federal Congress in Midrand this weekend. Over 2,000 delegates are expected, with several candidates vying for the top leadership positions. The congress will also consider constitutional amendments and policy proposals. Voting for Federal Council positions has already begun. The event is set to be the party's biggest yet. For analysis on the matter, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mohale Ernest Selelo, Political analyst and Lecturer, at the University of Limpopo

The Democratic Alliance is gearing up for its Federal Congress in Midrand this weekend. Over 2,000 delegates are expected, with several candidates vying for the top leadership positions. The congress will also consider constitutional amendments and policy proposals. Voting for Federal Council positions has already begun. The event is set to be the party's biggest yet. For analysis on the matter, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mohale Ernest Selelo, Political analyst and Lecturer, at the University of Limpopo

DA gears up for its Federal Congress this weekend

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has welcomed the Protected Disclosures Bill, released for public comment, which aims to protect whistleblowers from victimisation. The Bill provides legislative interventions in response to the Zondo Commission and COSATU's proposals. However, COSATU is concerned that public servants are excluded from rewards for whistleblowing. The federation is urging the government to resource witness protection programmes to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has welcomed the Protected Disclosures Bill, released for public comment, which aims to protect whistleblowers from victimisation. The Bill provides legislative interventions in response to the Zondo Commission and COSATU's proposals. However, COSATU is concerned that public servants are excluded from rewards for whistleblowing. The federation is urging the government to resource witness protection programmes to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

COSATU welcomes Protected Disclosures Bill

ActionSA says the Department of Health spent over R800 000 on a disciplinary process against an official who exposed alleged tender fraud. The party claims this is a misuse of public funds meant for critical health interventions. The official, Advocate Maile Ngake, reported irregularities amounting to R1.2 billion. The Hawks are now investigating procurement processes. ActionSA is calling for transparency and reforms to protect whistleblowers. For more we're now joined on the line by Dr. Kgosi Letlape, ActionSA Member of Parliament

ActionSA says the Department of Health spent over R800 000 on a disciplinary process against an official who exposed alleged tender fraud. The party claims this is a misuse of public funds meant for critical health interventions. The official, Advocate Maile Ngake, reported irregularities amounting to R1.2 billion. The Hawks are now investigating procurement processes. ActionSA is calling for transparency and reforms to protect whistleblowers. For more we're now joined on the line by Dr. Kgosi Letlape, ActionSA Member of Parliament

Defend our Democracy welcomes new laws aimed at prefessionalising public sector

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