A memorial monument honouring Babita Deokaran, a whistleblower assassinated in 2021, was unveiled in Durban by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and her family. The ceremony took place at the Shri Marriammen Temple Heritage Site, significant to Deokaran’s upbringing in Mount Edgecombe. Deokaran was murdered shortly after exposing widespread corruption within the Gauteng Department of Health. The memorial serves as a tribute to her courage and a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who expose wrongdoing. The event marks approximately five years since her tragic death and underscores the urgent need for whistleblower protection. Her case continues to highlight vulnerabilities within systems meant to safeguard integrity and accountability. The unveiling aims to honor her legacy and advocate for a safer environment for future whistleblowers.