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Active Citizens Movement calls on Ramaphosa to 'demonstrate' his commitment to whistleblowers | News24

The Active Citizens Movement has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling on him to demonstrate his commitment to addressing the plight of whistleblowers.

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