AmaBhungane’s latest investigation into irregularities at PetroSA is yet another example of the dangers of secrecy in

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AmaBhungane’s latest investigative piece details the scarcely believable story of how PetroSA effectively gave a little-known company a R933-million cargo of diesel with no contract and no guarantee it would be paid. This is just the latest in a series of stories centre for Journalism has published on PetroSA’s financial machinations and its fundamental role in the country’s ability to keep the lights on. Phemelo unpacks this further with Investigative Journalist at Amabhungane, Susan Comrie.
28 May 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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