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How investigators FINALLY got enough evidence to arrest Ace Magashule - the inside story.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for former Free State Premier and current ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. Arrests surrounding the R255-million asbestos scandal were made just last month, with corruption-accused businessman Edwin Sodi arrested for his alleged involvement in the procurement of government funds. Since 2015, DA representative Leona Kleynhans has been chasing justice, after a whistleblower handed her documents containing information that 'didn't make any sense at all.' BizNews founder Alec Hogg spoke to Kleynhans, whose initial investigation has ultimately led to the arrest warrant that was issued for Magashule today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Nov 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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