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Ethics in West Coast College

West Coast TVET CollegeRef: https://www.westcoastcollege.co.za/ethics-in-west-coast-college/

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Source domain: westcoastcollege.co.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage/policy-style notice titled “Ethics in West Coast College” for West Coast College. It explains the College’s commitment to proactive prevention of unethical conduct, and that a reporting facility has been institutionalised to allow students, employees and stakeholders to report suspected wrongdoing. It references the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (PDA) and states that protected disclosures are protected from occupational detriment, and provides reporting channels via the Vuvuzela Speak-Up-Line (0800 777 546, email, website, app, and SMS). It also lists examples of unethical behaviour (e.g., favouritism, nepotism, bullying/harassment, victimization, intimidation) and sets out confidentiality/anonymity guidance and where to seek help (e.g., Ethics Officer, Internal Auditor, Ethics Helpdesk, Ethics Ambassadors).

Facts

Reference

https://www.westcoastcollege.co.za/ethics-in-west-coast-college/

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: Ethics in West Coast College
  • Protected Disclosures Act: Act No 26 of 2000 (PDA) referenced
  • No employee may be subjected to occupational detriment for making a protected disclosure (quoted principle)
  • Reporting facility institutionalised for suspected unethical conduct
  • Reporting channels: VUVUZELA SPEAK-UP-LINE free call 0800 777 546
  • Reporting email: westcoastcollege@thehotline.co.za
  • Reporting website: https://www.thehotline.co.za/report
  • Mobile app: Vuvuzela Hotline app (Google Play)
  • SMS reporting number: 30916
  • Ethics values listed: Equality, Transparency, Honesty, Innovative, Competence, Social Responsibility
  • Examples of unethical behaviour: favouritism, nepotism, bullying, harassment types, victimization, intimidation
  • Confidentiality/anonymity: anonymous reporting allowed; identity kept confidential with reasonable precautions; may not be informed of investigation outcomes
  • Where to seek help: Campus Manager, Ethics Ambassador, Ethics Helpdesk, Ethics Officer; if uncomfortable, report to Ethics Officer or Internal Auditor
  • West Coast College
  • Carlyn van Hinsbergen
  • Protected Disclosures Act, No 26 of 2000 (PDA)
  • Ethics Office
  • Ethics Officer
  • Internal Auditor
  • Ethics Helpdesk
  • Ethics Ambassadors
  • Vuvuzela Hotline (The Hotline)
  • Google Play