The Public Servants Association has welcomed the release of the Protected Disclosure Bill 2026, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening protections for whistleblowers.
Union spokesperson Claude Naicker said the proposed legislation would enhance transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, while offering greater protection to workers who expose corruption.
Naicker added that while the union supports the introduction of incentives for whistleblowers, effective implementation will be critical to ensuring the bill achieves its intended impact.
He stressed that adequate resources, as well as strong enforcement mechanisms, are essential to provide meaningful protection in practice.
“Important step towards protecting workers who expose wrongdoing and corruption. The Public Servants Association, the PSA, calls on government, employers, and civil society to work together to create an environment where truth-tellers are celebrated and not punished,” Naicker said.
The PSA has urged all stakeholders to collaborate in fostering a culture where whistleblowers are supported rather than victimised.
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