Whistle BlowingSeptember 17, 2014
In the measurement of the effectiveness of whistleblowing hotlines, it is clearly shown that companies continually creating awareness of this facility amongst all levels of staff, get the best results from the hotline.
Latest NewsAugust 20, 2014
With a global footprint, presently providing hotline facilities to companies in South Africa, India, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Egypt, Zambia, DRC, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Swaziland, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, we are proud to have partnered with our clients in providing reliable facilities that suit their needs.
Latest NewsAugust 14, 2014
Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd is proud to have been protecting whistleblowers for over 13 years. South African based international company Whistle Blowers upholds the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000, which protects whistleblowers from occupational detriment. Whistle Blowers goes one step further, protecting the identity of the whistleblower at all costs. One of the leading independent whistle blowing service providers, Whistle Blowers is accredited…
Latest NewsJuly 02, 2014
South Africa’s whistle-blowing framework has received the highest possible rating of three stars in a report by global law firm DLA Piper for providing express protection to those making legitimate disclosures. It means South Africa trumps Germany, France, Hong Kong and Australia and is on a par with the laws in the US, UK and…
Latest NewsApril 04, 2014
Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela said on Tuesday that the current whistle-blower protection law contains gaps that need to be plugged.
Latest NewsMarch 24, 2014
In a recent supreme court ruling, whistleblowers who engage with public companies will be protected under SOX (Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002). This was a surprise ruling that brings about a much needed change for employees who work for private companies but have dealings with public companies. To read the full article, visit http://www.whistleblower-insider.com/supreme-court-takes-broad-view-whistleblower-protection/
Latest NewsMarch 24, 2014
Supreme Court Extends SOX Whistleblower Protections to Private Company Employees In the recent case of Lawson vs FMR LLC, the Supreme Court ruled that employees of private companies engaged by public companies are covered by the whistle blower protections of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”). There is still an ongoing challenge to protect whistleblowers…
EthicsFebruary 27, 2014
At Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd, we promote internal reporting where an employee feels comfortable reporting a matter, no matter how serious. Employees need to have the peace of mind and trust relationship that, should they wish to remain anonymous, their identity will be protected at all costs.
Latest NewsFebruary 26, 2014
A recent survey release by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed that South African companies experience more fraud and bribery than their overseas counterparts. The survey showed shocking statistics about South African companies with bribery and corruption having been the fastest growing economic crime in SA being one of them. Read the full article here.
Latest NewsFebruary 26, 2014
Medicare’s New Plans To Divulge Physician Billing Date Will Strengthen FCA Whistleblowing Medicare’s new plan to divulge billing data for specific physicians will strengthen whistleblowing for the FCA with experts saying that it will place added pressure on regulators to rein in overpayments. Experts also say that the transparency of this new plan will reinforce…
Latest NewsFebruary 21, 2014
According to the just released PricewaterhouseCoopers South African edition of the Global Economic Crime Survey, 77% of all internal fraud is committed by senior or middle management and their primary motivation is greed, in the case of senior managers, and perceived injustice, in the case of junior managers. The number of South African senior managers committing…
Latest NewsJanuary 29, 2014
In a recent study on whistleblowing, South Africa received a 3 star rating for its whistle blowers protection regimes, superseding Germany, France, Hong Kong and Australia. South Africa’s specific legislation protecting whistle blowers has set it apart from others. To find out more, visit http://www.bdlive.co.za/business/2014/01/27/sa-whistle-blowing-system-gets-top-score
