South Africa

Civil Rights Groups Protest Outside SARS Over Rising Violence Against Whistleblowers

today30 August, 2024

Background

Defend Our Democracy and other civil rights groups protested outside SARS head office in Pretoria, spotlighting the rising violence against whistleblowers. This includes the recent assassination attempt of Coreth Naudé, who survived while probing a corruption case tied to SARS. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Phumla Williams says the protest stands in solidarity with those risking their lives for justice:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen