The two witnesses, Thabiso Zulu and Lesley Stuta, had been witnesses in Mkhwebane's investigation into alleged multimillion-rand corruption in the uMzimkhulu local municipality. They also had ties to the ANC councillor, Sindisiwe Magaqa, who was gunned down after passing on to the Hawks documents that allegedly proved corruption in the tender for upgrading uMzimkhulu Memorial Hall.
According to Cele’s office, the court on Wednesday reiterated that the two whistle-blowers should be given protection by the department of justice and not the police.
Just because it's PublicProtector Busi that lost this case, some dummies will celebrate. Corruption has won. You snitch, you get listed and victimized by criminals.
This is truly a bad judgment. Maybe it is a reflection of the quality of Judges in our judicial system. And also a reflection on the government's willingness to fight crime with all resources needed.
How does the justice department do it? Surely hiding identity is not enough. I wish they could elaborate how they do it. Like do they hire personal protection guards or what? Lack of information might discourage people coming forward.
Who has the tax payer funded protection unit between the SAPS and the dept of justice?
This is not just a loss for public protector but a win for corruption. Courts lately have become a circus
We are in deep sht I tell you, you become a whistleblower and police do not have to protect you. GOOD LUCK TO FUTURE WHISTLEBLOWERS.
This brings confidence to the public to be whistle blowers
What a disappointed 😠
I think it's the first time that Bheki Cele goes to court and he wins
This country is so f..ked
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