Faith Group says Witness D Murder Shows South Africa is Failing Whistle-Blowers
Politics Desk
– December 9, 2025
3 min read
The killing of Marius van der Merwe has sent shockwaves through South Africa. The South African Community of Faith-based Fraternals and Federations (SACOFF) says his murder proves whistle-blowers are being left defenceless against criminal and political networks and outlines four steps the country must take to stop the slide into fear and silence.

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