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MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘New sheriff’ message puts Sibanyoni’s influence over R500m deal under scrutiny
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A R500-million contract, a contractor seeking access to Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and a message declaring there was a ‘new sheriff in town’ expand on the Mpumalanga taxi boss’s alleged influence over businessmen and contractors.
- A R500-million contract, a contractor seeking access to Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and a message declaring there was a ‘new sheriff in town’ expand on the Mpumalanga taxi boss’s alleged influence over businessmen and contractors.
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- MADLANGA COMMISSION: ‘New sheriff’ message puts Sibanyoni’s influence over R500m deal under scrutiny
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- Left: A R500-million contract, a contractor seeking access to Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and a message declaring there was a ‘new sheriff in town’ expand on the Mpumalanga taxi boss’s alleged influence over businessmen and contractors.
- Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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