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Can corruption be beat? With OUTA's Wayne Duvenage, writer Siya Khumalo & Phumi Mashigo

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Is transparency possible in South Africa's government? Phumi Mashigo dives deep into political accountability, corruption, and the role of citizens in demanding better governance for our country. Together with writer Siya Khumalo and OUTA's Wayne Duvenage, they explore whether new political approaches could be the way forward, how money is extracted from the political system, the complexities of political funding, and whether South Africa’s strong anti-corruption laws are enough to make a difference. This is an in-depth look into an urgent political issue.
31 Jul English South Africa Politics · News

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