Inside the Free State asbestos scandal

'We can't breathe': Sodi made millions with asbestos deal as Free State residents suffer

04 October 2020 - 00:03 By Thanduxolo Jika and Graeme Hosken

Victims of the Free State government's R255m asbestos roofing scandal this week gave chilling insight into a scam that lifted the lid on the murky underworld of tenders for cronies, bling lifestyles and generous donations to top ANC figures...

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