The fight against corruption in South Africa has once again taken centre stage, this time in the Randburg Magistrates Court, where bail has been denied to a suspect linked to the assassination of whistleblower Marumo Phenya. Phenya was gunned down in 2022 after exposing an alleged multi-million rand tender fraud within the Department of Home Affairs. Today’s court decision marks a significant moment in a case that has come to symbolise both the dangers faced by whistleblowers and the long road to justice for those who dare to speak out.

<p>The fight against corruption in South Africa has once&nbsp;again taken centre stage, this time in the Randburg&nbsp;Magistrates Court, where bail has been denied to a&nbsp;suspect linked to the assassination of whistleblower&nbsp;Marumo Phenya. Phenya was gunned down in 2022&nbsp;after exposing an alleged multi-million rand tender&nbsp;fraud within the Department of Home Affairs. Today&rsquo;s&nbsp;court decision marks a significant moment in a case&nbsp;that has come to symbolise both the dangers faced by&nbsp;whistleblowers and the long road to justice for those&nbsp;who dare to speak out.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>