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[amaBhungane @amaBhungane]

“When the state becomes weak or corrupted, it opens space for ‘violent entrepreneurship’, the use or threat of violence to control business environments.”

Mark Shaw explains how organised crime exploits public projects and weak governance.

https://t.co/6t4CsjeKjl

Read AmaBhungane’s investigation: https://t.co/oHzqzXftAD

[amaBhungane @amaBhungane]

RALPH STANFIELD’S GRIP ON PRASA

An explosive amaBhungane investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting that one of South Africa’s most notorious alleged gang bosses infiltrated a major state infrastructure project — with help from inside.

The story centres on the multi-billion-rand reconstruction of Cape Town’s Central Line railway, a lifeline for commuters from the Cape Flats that was shut down after widespread vandalism from 2019 onwards.

Alleged 28s gang leader Ralph Stanfield and his wife, Nicole Johnson, used a web of family-linked companies to gain access to contracts flowing from
the project.

At the heart of the story is PRASA’s head of security, Alexio Papadopulo.

Leaked emails, invoices, diaries and testimony from contractors suggest Papadopulo pushed contractors to work with companies linked to Stanfield, presenting them as “facilitators” who could bring stability to a project wracked by violence.

This appears to be a textbook mafia-style operation: destabilise a project,
then sell “peace” by embedding criminal enterprises into legitimate state contracts.

The story raises urgent questions about governance, corruption, and the vulnerability of public infrastructure to organised crime. For the full story, go to: 

https://t.co/oHzqzXftAD

[amaBhungane @amaBhungane]

Hey @CTCycleTour people.
Time to kill waiting for someone to complete the race, or your Uber to arrive? Sometimes wonder what lies beneath the Mother City’s shiny surface? Catch our deep dive on gangsters moving up Cape Town’s economic food-chain.

https://t.co/hMG09zENEZ

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#AIJC2024 Awards

Second annual African Investigative Journalist of the year goes to???

[amaBhungane @amaBhungane]

In 2015, SAFA bought a water park for R65-million. 8 years later there’s little sign of the world-class technical centre that was promised.

SAFA wants another R600-million for Fun Valley. But when #BanyanaBanyana asked for bonuses, SAFA said it couldn’t afford it.

[Astrid 🇵🇸 @AstridCassim]

I’ve never experienced so many emotions in one day. 🫠

[FacetheNation SABC @Face_theNation]

Can South Africa End HIV and AIDS By 2030?

#Unfiltered tonight at 20:00 on the #SABCNews channel and on @SABCPlus.

@SizweMpofuWalsh

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@wanoamaryllis Get off twitter

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@alisaclarisse7 👀

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#IncaseYouMissedIt 🤣

[Eusebius McKaiser @Eusebius]

Dear ANC NEC members,

Here's something of relevance to your infighting to keep you busy while waiting for your crunch meeting:

https://t.co/tAFxH58z8i

[Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh @SizweMpofuWalsh]

In the latest episode of #SMWX I spoke to Joburg Mayor Dr @mphophalatse1.

We explored JHB politics, her recent reinstatement, and what comes next. Ayeye! 🔥

Full episode:
https://t.co/24U1bkR9zW

[Rihanna @rihanna]

lift me up
10.28.22

[Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh @SizweMpofuWalsh]

Just dropped an extended interview with @BonganiBaloyiBB of @Action4SA. We explored the fall of the JHB coalition, the 2024 election, his DA departure, and more.

Watch here: https://t.co/VqMHGb7ZjS

#SMWX 🎥🔥

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Brands, collaborate with me. Check out my media kit here https://t.co/ex7C99SS6W via @webfluenti_al

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Who has what it takes to join the Y line-up?

@SmirnoffSA Pine Twist #BeTheNext top 3 finalist Sizwe joined Lula Odiba on #TheNightcap to show you what he’s made of.

Retweet this post to vote for @sizwe_african to #BeTheNext!

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