How Cynthia Simpel lost her job for trying to save SAA R256 million.

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Former SAA treasurer Cynthia Stimpel tried to stop an unlawful deal worth R265m between SAA and BnP Capital, but neither her superiors at SAA or National Treasury listened to her. Then she came to OUTA and subsequently lost her job. She tells part of her story, and also shares her thoughts on corporate accountability and protecting whistleblowers.

6 Jul 2021 English South Africa Politics

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