Babita Deokaran
Babita Deokaran was a whistleblower and a key figure in exposing corruption within South Africa’s healthcare procurement system, particularly highlighting irregular contracts worth R850 million. Her assassination in August 2021 sparked widespread outrage and led to national discussions about accountability and transparency in government.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.37% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 244,343 | $350,000 | 1,442$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 244,343 | $350,000 | 1,442$ |
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran was an assassinated whistleblower who flagged Matlala for corruption.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran was red-flagged for corruption linked to a police health services tender, just weeks before she was assassinated.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran, a whistleblower who revealed a $22 million Covid-19 procurement scandal, was gunned down outside her Johannesburg home.
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South Africa:
The assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran sparked national outrage.
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