That’s the tragic reality for at least 148 local government officials in South Africa who’ve been murdered since 2018. Many were whistleblowers, people trying to do the right thing in a system riddled with corruption. This alarming trend, uncovered by the Sunday Times, is more than a statistic — it’s a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by those on the front lines of public service. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union is demanding action, saying the silence around these killings is part of the problem.