BOOKS ON POINT | The Whistleblowers by Mandy Wiener

Whistleblowers are seldom seen as heroes. Instead, they are often viewed through a negative lens, described as troublemakers, disloyal employees, and, in South Africa, as imprimis or informers. They risk denigration and scorn, not to mention dismissal from their positions and finding their careers in tatters. With corruption and fraud endemic in democratic South Africa, whistleblowers have played a pivotal role in bringing wrongdoing to light. Mandy Wiener's new book, The Whistleblowers, shines a light on this. She joins us on the line for more.