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Whistleblowers back recommendations made by Zondo Commission around their protection | News24

Whistleblowers have backed the State Capture Inquiry recommendation for establishing an anti-corruption agency, adding that it should house a division for whistleblowers to provide legal protection, social-psychological and health resources.

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