The Front Page - The M&G On Their Story On R30 million Spent "to make Sassa CEO look good"

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Fresh and Thato spoke to M&G journalist, Nkateko Joseph Mabasa on their investigation revealing that nearly R29 million of a R30-million, three-year Sassa communications tender was paid out to an event production company in its first year alone. With sources having told the Mail & Guardian that the contract was being used to influence journalists and discourage reporting that could put Sassa’s CEO in a negative light.
23 Oct 12AM English South Africa News

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