UJ Whistleblowing Hotline

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The University of Johannesburg’s Whistleblowing Hotline is operated independently 24 hours a day and is available 365 days a year. This hotline can be utilised by all employees, students, external service providers and stakeholders to report any unethical conduct, fraud, corruption, wrong-doing, or irregularities within the University. Reports may be made anonymously and are treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Communication channels for the Whistleblowing Hotline:

Toll-free number0800 872 846
SMS30916
Websitethehotline.co.za/report
Emailuj@thehotline.co.za
Mobile AppCan be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple Store “Vuvuzela Hotline” use the toll free number “0800 872 846”

How the Whistleblowing Hotline Works

How the Whistleblowing Hotline works:

  • Step 1 : Dial/Email/ SMS/ Fax/Website
  • Step 2 : You may call anonymously, but make sure that you give all the information and details to the person answering the telephone
  • Step 3: You will be given a reference number – keep this confidential

This platform is available to staff, students, stakeholders and the university community

What to have in place before you make a call ?

  1. Make sure you have a valid case
  2. Only report the right kind of concerns avoid reporting general queries
  3. Ensure you provide relevant valid information e.g names, dates of incidents, addresses and where possible documents
  4. Remember you’re a witness, not an investigator
  5. Remember that the law is designed to protect you
  6. You may remain anonymous should you wish to
  7. Save the reference number that will be provided to enable feedback
  8. Avoid discussing the matter with colleagues, fellow students or others who are not directly involved, as this could jeopardize the investigation or your safety

You are making the right choice, well done.

Why is whistleblowing important?

Who is a whistleblower?

A whistleblower is a person who discloses information about wrongdoing in the workplace and reasonably believes that there is evidence of gross mismanagement or activity that is illegal, criminal, unethical, corrupt or in violation of the law.

Why is whistleblowing important?

Whistleblowing can be regarded as a tool to promote integrity and accountability and discourage corruption. Whistleblowing is important as it encourages institutions or organisations in promoting transparency, compliance, fair treatment and address the causes of malpractice. Whistleblowing prevents the ripple effect of malpractice, make everyone aware that wrongdoers get punished and once employees and other workers note the consequences, they endeavor to keep away from malpractice. Importantly, the culture of whistleblowing can serve as an early warning system to assist in the management of possible risks to an entity.

Download Whistleblowing Reference Documents

Legislation

UJ Policies

Enquiries pertaining to registrations and student accounts should be directed through the communication channels and contact numbers provided on the UJ Website, and not through the Whistleblowing Hotline.