Podcast Party Democracy Unplugged

Levels of Corruption

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The stories of corruption and greed don't rest, and neither does Justice Malala. Hot as ever on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, Justice talks about the levels of corruption exercised by Brian Molefe, the issues around Trillian Capital and how easily the dots join around key role players. Is there a light at the end of this dark tunnel which is the current state of affairs in South Africa? Well Justice is the man to reveal this, as well as comment on the mess that is Bathabile Dlamini and how South Africans are becoming prisoners of politics. The Burning Platform
20 Jul 2017 English South Africa Politics · News

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