Former University of Cape Town ethics lecturer Athol Williams says he's been forced to leave the country over fears for his safety after he blew the whistle on companies and individuals involved in state capture.

Former University of Cape Town ethics lecturer Athol Williams says he’s been forced to leave the country over fears for his safety after he blew the whistle on companies and individuals involved in state capture.

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8 November 2021

In a statement, Williams confirmed that he had left the country on 1 November. He implicated 39 parties in his testimony and believes threats could come from many places.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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