Justice Minister praises whistleblower for exposing death threat to senior official
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has thanked a whistleblower who alerted her to an alleged plot to kill a senior official in her department after the official refused to sign questionable contracts.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has commended a whistleblower for coming forward with information about a death threat targeting a senior official within her department. The official had refused to sign questionable contracts, according to the department's media release on Saturday. Kubayi's spokesperson, Palesa Rammitlwa, confirmed that Kubayi immediately reached out to law enforcement agencies upon receiving the information, in order to investigate the threat and safeguard the official and his family.
Kubayi expressed her gratitude not only to the whistleblower but also to the law enforcement agencies for their prompt response in assessing the threat and implementing protective measures. She emphasized that the matter is currently under investigation and hopes for a swift resolution to eliminate the threat.
The minister highlighted the senior official's integrity in standing her ground and acting with conscientiousness, despite the threat. Kubayi noted that corruption is not a victimless crime, and the official's actions demonstrate the importance of integrity in the public service. She also praised whistleblowers for their crucial role in uncovering corruption that would otherwise remain hidden.
According to Kubayi, thanks to the whistleblower's courage, lives have been saved.
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