Acting South African Tourism CFO Johan van der Walt has not responded to a notice of suspension served on him last week, according to the chairperson of the entity's board, Thozamile Botha.
Whistle-blowers are important fighters in the battle against corruption, as they promote transparency, accountability and clean governance in public and private institutions. They deserve praise and protection.
The Public Servants Association has called on tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu to halt an investigation to track down the whistle-blower who leaked documents about the controversial SA Tourism deal with Tottenham Hotspur.