#FirstThingsFirst - VBS-linked coffee shop 'loan agreement' appears to be backdated

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News 24 and Daily Maverick are reporting this morning on the glaring inconsistencies in Thembi Simelane's coffee shop "loan agreement" with VBS-corruption accused Ralliom Razwinane. The discrepancies suggest the document was drafted after it was purportedly signed. The team discussed possible reasons for the backdating of the agreement, highlighting the reports that the ANC has been lobbying for Simelane to step down. They also solicited views from listeners on whether there is something untoward regarding the back dating of the load agreement documents.

30 Sep 2024 1AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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