Whistle-blower arrested, now fears for his life
Jan 31, 2021
3 minutes
AMANDA MALIBA amanda.maliba@inl.co.za
CRIME
"WE ARE always encouraged to report any wrongdoings. Otherwise, we may become accomplices to that crime.” These are the words of Benjamin Sidu, a 48-year-old father, who said being a patriotic and responsible citizen backfired on him, badly.
Sidu’s ordeal started in November 2019, when he attempted to report crimes allegedly committed by his then tenants that included a series of hijackings and police collusion and corruption in the crimes.
He approached a branch commander whose name is known to The Sunday Independent who allegedly instructed him to "gather
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