Promoting
Ethics and Honesty
in organisations globally
Whistle blowing not only contributes to less fraud, but it also results in good governance within companies, allowing the overall management of corporations to be better managed. Read our latest blogs on good governance below.
Ethics September 14, 2016
We are just shy of a month out from one of the most educational events in the risk and security industry in Southern Africa. Hosted at Vodacom World in Johannesburg on the 11th and 12th October 2016, the AfriSecure Confex looks to take the industry by storm by bringing together some of the top minds…
Ethics July 28, 2016
A first of its kind in Southern Africa, AfriSecure is a unique combination of exhibition and conference to match the need for knowledge and display in an all encompassing event for the security and safety industry in Southern Africa. Through careful research and assisted conceptualization, the event aims to meet…
Ethics April 26, 2016
According to the 2016 ACFE Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse: Victim organisations that lacked anti-fraud controls, like a Whistleblowing Hotline suffered greater losses – in fact twice as MUCH!!! A typical organisation loses 5% of annual revenues to occupational fraud. Source of Tips As tips are the most common detection method,…
Ethics February 16, 2016
We are proud to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd received EthicsSA certification by the Ethics Institute of South Africa! We are continuously working on strengthening our systems and procedures, ensuring quality reports, ongoing communication and a professional service. EthicsSA has certified Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd as meeting the External…
Ethics November 20, 2015
As we reach the end of International Fraud Awareness Week 2015, it is important that we continue to promote anti-fraud awareness and education against fraudsters. Whistle Blowers will continue to play it’s part by providing a specialised service that promotes good corporate practice, ethics and honest in organisations across the globe. Organisations are fast realising…
Ethics November 18, 2015
Organisations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenue to fraud, according to the ACFE’s 2014 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. The good news? There are some basic fraud tips and steps your organisation can take immediately to lessen your vulnerability to fraud: Be Proactive Adopt a Code…
Ethics November 16, 2015
International Fraud Awareness Week kicks off Nov. 15, 2015 worldwide Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud Fraud costs organisations worldwide an estimated 5% of their annual revenues, according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). If applied to the 2014 estimated Gross World Product,…
Ethics October 14, 2015
UK Banks Appoint Whistleblower Managers Whistleblowers have increasingly been under the spotlight. This is due to the fact that a number of high-profile company and industry investigations have been trigged by whistleblowers that have come forward with evidence of illegal conduct. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a…
Ethics September 09, 2015
15 years of Whistleblowers! Over the past 15 years we have continuously strived to be leaders in our field and have succeeded in being the leading independent whistleblowing service provider in South Africa. We now service clients in over 22 countries, proudly fostering long-term relationships with our clients and continually strive towards service improvements.
Good Governance October 03, 2012
Transparency International’s latest 2011 Corruptions Index ranks South Africa 64 out of 182. (New Zealand is top and Somalia bottom). At 32 Botswana is the highest ranking African country. In spite of this, less than two out of 10 South Africans (18%) have blown the whistle based on the 2011 survey findings for the Open…
Good Governance October 03, 2012
79% of respondents agree that corruption has become a way of life in the public sector, while 62% of respondents believe the same for the private sector in South Africa. These shocking statistics were the result of four consecutive polls on the website of The Ethics Institute of South Africa (www.ethicssa.org) run from April to…
Good Governance February 20, 2012
The terminology surrounding “Corporate Governance” and its significance in the affairs of business, in general, has crept into the corporate world relatively recently. It is reflected in the King Reports I, II and III and is dealt with in detail in the new Companies Act (2008). A definition of corporate governance: “Corruption wrecks good governance,…
