{
  "id": 579496,
  "title": "In pictures: Commemorating Babita Deokaran, a tribute to a courageous whistle-blower",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/in-pictures-commemorating-babita-deokaran-a-tribute-to-a-courageous",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T14:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-08-11-in-pictures-commemorating-babita-deokaran-a-tribute-to-a-courageous-whistle-blower/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "August marks the fifth anniversary of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran’s tragic death, and to commemorate her life, legacy and courageous stance against corruption in South Africa's healthcare system, the Mount Edgecombe Arts and Cultural Council and the Shri Mariammen Temple Society unveiled a monument in her honour on Women's Day.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}