Courage Hub SA

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

How were the infamous "too-tall" locomotives approved?

In this clip, whistleblower Martha Ngoye explains how, while acting as PRASA CEO, she uncovered serious non-compliance in the Swifambo Rail Leasing contract and discovered that PRASA's legal department had been excluded from the process.

Full podcast here:
https://youtu.be/mLVq2H0pY4E?si=UCjIuLVqb5OemdM3

04/06/2026

In this powerful excerpt from Courage Hub SA's ‘Talking Ethix’ series, former PRASA executives Martha Malebethe Ngoye, Group Executive: Legal, Risk and Compliance and Tiro Holele, Group Executive: Strategy, speak candidly with Courage Hub SA directors Cynthia Stimpel and Brendan Grealy about the personal and professional cost of exposing corruption.

Reflecting on the widespread looting of PRASA, Tiro describes it as "like a parent plotting against their own children" - a betrayal of the millions of South Africans who depend on public transport. The discussion reveals the challenges faced by those who stand up against wrongdoing, including alleged attempts to silence and overwhelm them. Recalling one encounter, a PRASA executive allegedly declared: "We have got state resources and we are going to out-litigate you." "They should be criminally charged!”

This is a story of courage, accountability and the ongoing fight to protect public institutions from corruption.

Watch the full podcast here:
https://youtu.be/mLVq2H0pY4E?si=zX9xf8oqYZckMw6O

29/05/2026

This is the Ethics Chant we’ll be using in our ethics workshops at primary and high schools.

We may be visiting a school near you - or even your own school - very soon, so why not start learning about it now?

We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

29/05/2026

Cynthia Stimpel and Brendan Grealy were happy to have come and spend some time at Courage Hub SA

A bit from Andy ... Human Rights Activist, grateful for a workspace that enables and strengthens his frontline advocacy for human rights, social justice, and support for whistleblowers who courageously speak truth to power.

25/05/2026

Saturday night, Courage Hub SA hosted it's first fundraising event at Theatre on the Square. It also showcased the exhibition that has been developing over the past few months, giving guests a glimpse into the work we are doing at the Hub.

Guests began arriving from around 7pm. Nico Seakamela engaged audience members on our Ethics in Schools project, while Craige Wynne spoke about the whistleblower and education databases we are building. Brendan Grealy chatted about the Courage Hub podcast series, and Cynthia Stimpel shared insights into the whistleblowers featured in the exhibition, as well as her broader advocacy work. She also sold a few copies of her book, Hijackers on Board, which tells the story of how she blew the whistle at SAA.

The evening centred around ALBIE SACHS: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance — a one-man play celebrating the remarkable life of anti-apartheid activist and former Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs. Written by Gail Louw, directed by Fiona Ramsay, and performed brilliantly by Graham Hopkins, the production was exceptional.

Then, just five minutes before curtain-up, heads turned towards the staircase leading down from Nelson Mandela Square as Albie, his wife Vanessa, and their son Oliver entered the theatre. Brendan had been rehearsing a speech thanking Justice Sachs in absentia and suddenly had to adjust it to thank him in person. The atmosphere in the theatre immediately lifted.

Graham’s performance was extraordinary. Afterwards, when Brendan asked Albie how he felt seeing a play about his life for the first time, he paused and replied quietly: “I’m still shaking.” The Courage Hub Team also had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa and Oliver - who, incidentally, did his own voice-over for the production.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Alexi Bezos shared a wonderful story about his late father, George Bizos, and his mother. Jane Lipman offered valuable suggestions on potential funding partners. Kathy Berman, who helped us set up the exhibition, continues to become a passionate supporter of , alongside Janet Fox and husband Rick van der Poel. My late brother Chris’s wife Sue Grealy was there, as were Patrick Fitzgerald, Christine Hobden from Wits School of Governance, Craig Polkinghorne, Martha Malebethe Ngoye and many others.

Thank you to Daphne Kuhn and all for making the evening so memorable.

www.couragehubsa.org

18/05/2026

Join us for our first Courage Hub SA Fundraiser in support of the inspiring play on the life of Judge Albie Sachs - Fathers & Sons, Soft Vengeance.

We will also be exhibiting powerful Whistleblower Stories in the foyer.

📍 Venue: Theatre on the Square, Sandton
📅 Date: 23 May 2026
🕗 Time: 20h00
🎟 Tickets: R300

Please support us by purchasing tickets via the link below:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375030-albie-sachs-fathers-sons-soft-vengeance-fundraiser-for-courage-hub-sa/ #/

Our goal is to sell 200 tickets. Please buy a ticket for yourself and consider gifting one to someone else. If you have already seen the play, sponsor a ticket for another guest to experience this remarkable production.

Make it a memorable evening - enjoy dinner and theatre afterwards while supporting the important work of CourageHub SA.

This is an extraordinary story about the life and journey of Albie Sachs, and we would love your support.

For more information about Courage Hub SA www.couragehubsa.sa

Courage Hub SA invites you to a special performance of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance at Theatre on the Square. This powerful production explores the courageous personal and political journey of Albie Sachs, reflecting on themes of justice, memory, and reconciliation. Set against the....

13/05/2026

Don’t miss this special evening - see you there!

Join us for a special fundraising performance of "Albie Sachs - Fathers, Sons & Soft Vengeance" starring Graham Hopkins at Theatre on the Square on Saturday, 23 May at 8:00 PM.

Proceeds will go towards giving a voice to people of courage.

For more information and tickets, visit the link. https://qkt.io/QgojGG

For more info, please visit www.couragehubsa.org

Courage Hub SA provides a public platform for ethical dialogue, whistleblower support, storytelling and education, empowering individuals and organisations to act with integrity and accountability.

Courage Hub SA invites you to a special performance of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance at Theatre on the Square. This powerful production explores the courageous personal and political journey of Albie Sachs, reflecting on themes of justice, memory, and reconciliation. Set against the....

13/05/2026

Join us for a special fundraising performance of "Albie Sachs - Fathers, Sons & Soft Vengeance" at the Theatre on the Square on Saturday, 23 May at 8:00 PM.

Starring Graham Hopkins, directed by Fiona Ramsay and written by Gail Lowe, this powerful production brings an important story to life on stage.

Proceeds will go towards giving a voice to people of courage.

🎟️ For more information and tickets, visit Quicket or click on the link. https://qkt.io/QgojGG

Don’t miss this special evening - see you there!

For more info, please visit www.couragehubsa.org

Courage Hub SA provides a public platform for ethical dialogue, whistleblower support, storytelling and education, empowering individuals and organisations to act with integrity and accountability.

Courage Hub SA aspires to expand its presence nationally and across Africa, inspiring current and future generations to champion integrity and contribute to a more just and prosperous society.

Courage Hub SA invites you to a special performance of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance at Theatre on the Square. This powerful production explores the courageous personal and political journey of Albie Sachs, reflecting on themes of justice, memory, and reconciliation. Set against the....

11/05/2026

Courage Hub SA invites you to a special performance of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance at Theatre on the Square. This powerful production explores the courageous personal and political journey of Albie Sachs, reflecting on themes of justice, memory, and reconciliation. Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s complex history, the play offers an intimate and thought-provoking theatre experience that speaks to both past and present.

Join us on 23 May 2026 at 20:00 for an evening of compelling storytelling in the heart of Sandton. Guests will also experience a preview of the Courage Hub SA Whistleblower Exhibition, currently housed at 44 Stanley - an initiative dedicated to amplifying courageous voices and promoting ethics, accountability, and social justice in South Africa.

Courage Hub SA invites you to a special performance of Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance at Theatre on the Square. This powerful production explores the courageous personal and political journey of Albie Sachs, reflecting on themes of justice, memory, and reconciliation. Set against the....