South Africa: Minister Dlamini Must Account for Alleged R500 000 Paid to SABC for "Fluff" Interview

press release

The revelations today that the Department of Social Development (DSD) allegedly paid the SABC a whopping R500 000 to do a fluff interview with Minister Bathabile Dlamini are astounding. This was allegedly in an attempt to improve the Minister's already tarnished reputation.

If these allegations are true, the Minister must personally pay back the money.

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