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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Babita Deokaran was a murdered whistleblower mentioned in relation to Matlala's alleged criminal activities.
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Babita Deokaran, a civil servant, was murdered after exposing corruption in the health department.
South Africa shrugs off Trump theatrics post G20, plans to attend 2026 summit – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
Matlala is questioned about his alleged involvement in the assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala afraid of incriminating himself before parliament’s ad hoc committee – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-26
Babita Deokaran is acknowledged as a whistleblower in Dr. Mazibuko's discussion.
Dr. Onke Mazibuko explores the psychology of whistleblowing in canary – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-14
Babita Deokaran was a government official who uncovered a corruption scheme in a South African hospital before being murdered.
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Hungary· 2025-10-23
Babita Deokaran stood no chance as she was killed for exposing corruption at Tembisa Hospital.
Babita’s spirit must haunt them all – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-03
Babita Deokaran was gunned down outside her Johannesburg home after flagging suspicious Covid-era procurement.
Jeff Wicks turns Babita Deokaran’s story into a lasting testament – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-10
Babita Deokaran, a brave woman who was murdered for her courage in exposing corruption, need protection and psychosocial support.
Ruth First can inspire anti-corruption advocacy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-19
Babita Deokaran was an assassinated whistleblower who flagged Matlala for corruption.
He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-08
Babita Deokaran was red-flagged for corruption linked to a police health services tender, just weeks before she was assassinated.
Mchunu denies disbanding political killings task team to shield politicians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-06
Babita Deokaran, a whistleblower who revealed a $22 million Covid-19 procurement scandal, was gunned down outside her Johannesburg home.
Kenyan whistleblower faces lawsuit, death threats after exposing $2bn airport deal – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-05
The assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran sparked national outrage.
SA’s missed opportunity in digital governance – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
