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News24 probe spurs finance minister to intervene in state pensions admin agency

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It’s a fairly obscure government agency, but with a big budget. And now a News24 investigation led by journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha has spurred the finance minister to appoint a new acting CEO at the state pensions administration agency. This follows evidence uncovered of irregular contracts, including a ghost building lease and ICT deals to the tune of R1.6 billion, and staff targeted for speaking out against the alleged graft. Later in the show, no new date’s been set yet for the Madlanga commission of inquiry into SA policing, but a top Justice director-general has been suspended for the delays .Finally, Mzansi’s crowned a new boerewors champ, and he’s a car salesman from Paarl! You can send host Graeme Raubenheimer a voice note with your questions or thoughts on this episode to: +27 72 562 3179. Mail your comments to: thelead@24.com. Editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.  
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 02:08 Crossing to Sikonathi Mantshantsha
  • 30:33 Trending topic: Madlanga inquiry update
  • 32:21 AD: Driving with J9, a News24 podcast
  • 33:19 And finally: Mzansi's new boerewors champ
  • 34:45 On This Day in SA History & Your Voicenotes!
26 Aug 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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