Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

ActionSA secures explosive IPID report on Phala Phala

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After a year-long battle, ActionSA has finally obtained a crucial IPID report into the conduct of the Presidential Protection Unit following the Phala Phala scandal and the findings are damning. The report, completed in October 2023, reportedly implicates members of the unit, including its head, Wally Rhoode. Despite this, Rhoode remains in his position, raising serious questions about accountability at the highest level. Phemelo speaks to Michael Beaumont to unpack what the report reveals and what happens next.
13 Apr 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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