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Critics argue that the failures in addressing state capture signal a deeper systemic crisis, a concern shared by amaBhungane. Batohi’s former deputy, Hermione Cronje, could no longer stay silent. See more here: youtu.be/_2HakW03sLQ?si…
Weeks before Rand Water shutdown in Joburg's water supply and forced residents to queue with buckets, one of the winners of the R263-million water tanker tender was in Paris, just steps behind Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Apologies for the earlier broken link - it's now fixed. You can read the latest story here: amabhungane.org/south-africas-…
READ: amaBhungane has done a deep dive into South Africa’s burgeoning online gambling industry. amabhungane.org/south-africas-…
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AmaBhungane reveals the Deputy President’s inner circle at the nexus of the multibillion-rand lotto licence deal. One player seemingly has links to them all: Sbu Shabalala, the former Adapt IT CEO. amabhungane.org/ties-that-bind…

Photo and video footage reveals the close personal relationships behind the company that clinched the multibillion-rand lotto licence and the key players’ links to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. amabhungane.org/ties-that-bind…
Sizekhaya Holdings, the company that won the licence to operate SA’s national lottery, has links to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law, Khumo Bogatsu, alongside politically connected businessman, Moses Tembe. amabhungane.org/lottery-jackpo…
Amabhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism's Azarrah Karrim explains the links between deputy president Paul Mashatile's close allies and how they stand to benefit from the new lottery deal. Watch: tinyurl.com/566sjchx
Adding to concerns over political interference in the award of the fourth national lottery licence, it has emerged that Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law has a stake in the game. | @amaBhungane brnw.ch/21wTBg0
Lottery jackpot: amaBhungane traced the political web of proximity behind Sizekhaya Holdings, the company that clinched the licence to operate SA’s national lottery, and found Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law has a stake. amabhungane.org/lottery-jackpo…
