The House of Whistleblowers - explained by whistleblower Cynthia Stimpel

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One of South Africa’s bravest whistle-blowers, Cynthia Stimpel, speaks to BizNews about the huge personal sacrifices being made bythe country’s whistleblowers; the terrible losses some have suffered - and the extreme vilification that is used to discredit those who dare speak truth to power. She is now dedicating herself to help other whistle-blowers through her work at The Whistleblower House that has supported at least 160 whistle-blowers over the past year. She also gives important advice on blowing the whistle in the safest possible way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 May 2023 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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