Johannesburg – Department of Transport whistleblower Esethu Hasane says he will detail how his attempts to expose corruption were ignored, and instead, he was accused of insubordination.
Hasane, Director: Research and Content Development, National Department of Transport, says at midday today, Sunday 6 September 2026, he will publicly respond on eNCA to a media statement issued by the National Department of Transport.
In the statement, the department says it is aware of the allegations of financial irregularity made by Hasane in a recent article headlined, “Whistleblower alleges R1 million worth of dubious payments at DOT”.
The department said it takes allegations of financial irregularity very seriously and has ordered an investigation by Bowmans law firm.
However, the statement added: “The department wishes to state that Mr. Hasane’s allegations of victimisation because he has blown the whistle on financial irregularities are devoid of the truth.
“These allegations of harassment were dismissed with costs by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court following his court application for a protection order.
“Similarly, these allegations were also dismissed with costs by the Public Service Co-ordination Bargaining Council.
“His request to both the Public Protector and the Public Service Commission to investigate the allegation of harassment was also unsuccessful.”
Last year, the family of Hasane expressed “deep concern” regarding his health and safety, following a “nine-month-long period of workplace harassment” which led to his hospitalisation.
Today, Sunday, 6 September 2026, Hasane said he will respond to the department’s statement showing the lengths he went to just to report the irregular procurement of live streaming and media services that prejudiced the department by at least R15 million.
Hasane alleges he was accused of insubordination for refusing to sign off on dodgy tenders.
