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 | 2 | 5.00 | 0.89% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 527,188 | $350,000 | 3,111$ |
| Totals | 2 | 59,308,690 | 527,188 | $350,000 | 3,111$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Babita Deokaran, a civil servant, was murdered after exposing corruption in the health department.
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South Africa:
Matlala is questioned about his alleged involvement in the assassination of whistleblower Babita Deokaran.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran is acknowledged as a whistleblower in Dr. Mazibuko's discussion.
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Hungary:
Babita Deokaran was a government official who uncovered a corruption scheme in a South African hospital before being murdered.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran stood no chance as she was killed for exposing corruption at Tembisa Hospital.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran was gunned down outside her Johannesburg home after flagging suspicious Covid-era procurement.
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South Africa:
Babita Deokaran, a brave woman who was murdered for her courage in exposing corruption, need protection and psychosocial support.
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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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