Speaking Truth to Power: The Stories of South African Whistle-blowers
Virtual live stream

In the struggle against state capture and corruption, the role of whistle-blowers is crucial. Through speaking out against ethical failures, they help counter the misuse and abuse of power, sometimes saving organisations and taxpayers millions of rands.
But they often pay a heavy personal price –intimidation, bullying and victimization as well as loss of income and unemployment.
- From: Thursday 14 May 2020, 1 pm
- To: Thursday 14 May 2020, 2.10 pm
- Location: Microsoft Teams,
- Booking deadline: Wednesday 13 May 2020, 12.00 pm
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In the struggle against state capture and corruption, the role of whistle-blowers is crucial. Through speaking out against ethical failures, they help counter the misuse and abuse of power, sometimes saving organisations and taxpayers millions of rands. But they often pay a heavy personal price –intimidation, bullying and victimization as well as loss of income and unemployment.
Join Nottingham Business School (NBS) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) for a discussion on whistle-blowing and speaking out against ethical failures – what are the challenges and difficulties, and how can it be supported and encouraged?
We will be joined by five panellists who will share their experiences and insights.
- Dr Claudelle von Eck, former CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors SA (IIASA)
- Suzanne Daniels, Eskom whistle-blower
- Cynthia Stimpel, South African Airways (SAA) whistle-blower
- Prof David Lewis, Executive Director of Corruption Watch
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