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Power Chat – Inside the Investigation: Pieter-Louis Myburgh on Reporting the IDT CEO Bribery Scandal

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In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis speaks with investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh about his recent exposé on Independent Development Trust’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, and her attempt to bribe him. Myburgh unpacks how the story developed, what led him to a face-to-face meeting with Malaka and her spokesperson in a Western Cape restaurant, and the behind-the-scenes steps taken to expose the truth.01:24 Understanding the Independent Development Trust (IDT)  04:24 The Oxygen Plant Scandal 06:37 Investigating the IDT CEO, Tebo Malaka  07:53 Political Schemes and Allegations  10:31 The Bribery Setup  11:24 The Meeting  14:20 The Bribe Offer  16:37 Documenting the Bribe  20:51 Reactions and Aftermath  22:18 Reflections on Corruption  23:25 Ongoing Investigations Hosted by: Rebecca Davis  Guest: Pieter-Louis Myburgh  Produced by: Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa  Original Theme Music & Design by: Bernard Kotze You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify!  https://open.spotify.com/show/6vQ3HkDUOE5br035sJ8JpZ Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider.  https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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