Madlanga Commission | Witness D rejected witness protection before fatal shooting, Kubayi confirms

Kubayi said Van der Merwe’s death has forced the government to urgently reassess how witnesses are identified, protected and allowed to testify.
EWN

Ntshavheni defends witness protection after Witness D's murder: 'He declined the offer'

The safety of whistleblowers has been in the spotlight this week following the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a witness at ...
The Mail & Guardian

Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission

The inquiry into corruption in the criminal justice system will submit its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa by 17 December ...
WVEC

Norfolk's top prosecutor approved for up to $25,000 to protect witnesses

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk's top prosecutor said they’re a step closer to new funding to protect witnesses of a crime. Virginia lawmakers approved a budget in September that allocated $1 million for a ...
Inquirer.net on MSN

Witness protection program is not an ‘ex-deal,’ says prosecutor general

Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon on Thursday clarified that mere submission of a sworn statement is not enough for ...

Whistleblower Protection is Vital for the Building of an Ethical Democracy

The courage of whistleblowers serves the public interest and upholds democratic accountability. Strengthening whistleblower ...
WAVY-TV

Virginia witness protection program funding kicks in July 1

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — In just six days, the $1 million budgeted for Virginia’s witness protection program kicks in. The Commonwealth has had a program on the books since 1994, but never the funding ...