Eskom whistleblower living in fear

JOHANNESBURG - Forensic Investigator Calvin Rafadi says whistleblowers need more protection.

He was reacting to reports that a hit was ordered on a former Eskom manager who exposed looting.

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Dorothy Mmushi, a former forensic manager reported illicit activities to police and Eskom officials.

"People who are whistleblowers need to be taken serious in our country," Rafadi said.

"They're bold enough to save the country."