Why the murder of Madlanga Commission witness Marius van der Merwe is a turning point for whistleblower reform
Explain | 10.12.2025 16:27
The assassination of Marius van der Merwe, known as “Witness D” during his testimony in the Madlanga Commission, has exposed glaring failures in South Africa’s whistleblower protection systems. His death illustrates a system that promises protection on paper, but in practice can’t protect the people brave enough to tell the truth.
