Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa seeks to defend whistleblowers, as well as strategically litigate and advocate on their behalf where their disclosures speak to the public interest of African citizens.
Blow the whistle
PPLAAF provides you with 3 communication channels to reach us
Send us an email for general information, a first contact. Please note that the level of security is not optimal for sharing sensitive information.
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Use whatever encrypted messaging app you have (Signal or Telegram) for a higher level of security than email.
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Press Releases
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South Africa – Forum: Indicators of a Holistic Whistleblower Support and Protection Ecosystem
“This is the anti-corruption movement of the future” This is how Ms Thandeka Gqubule-Mbeki explained the importance of whistleblowing as
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Malawi: Journey to Develop Legislation for Whistleblower Protection in Malawi Begins
Johannesburg, August 25th, 2022 – Webinar discussions focused on creating better legal protections and establishing a culture of whistleblowing.
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France – Lumumba vs. BGFI case: Foreigners Domiciled in France Have the Same Rights as French Nationals, According to French Highest Court
Paris, July 12nd, 2022 – Two Congolese whistleblowers who have found asylum in France are suing the Gabonese bank BGFI and its Congolese subsidiary for the damages they suffered after reporting wrongdoings
Cases
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The Fishrot scandal
The Fishrot revelations, disclosed by whistleblower Johannes Stefansson, show how Icelandic fishing company Samherji paid millions of dollars, through tax
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Dan Gertler Revelations
On July 2nd, 2020, a joint investigation by PPLAAF and Global Witness, “Undermining sanctions”, uncovered evidence indicating controversial mining magnate
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State Capture
The principal charge against South-African former President Jacob Zuma, originating with claims from whistleblowers working with the Platform to Protect
Reach PPLAAF
You can contact us via our contact form. For security reasons, please do not send us any confidential information through this form. You can blow the whistle by clicking on the whistle button, to the right of your screen.
