Paul Hoffman raises questions about suspension of Prasa CEO - strange motives afoot

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In an interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Paul Hoffman of Accountability Now takes a lawyer's look at the clear attempt to throw the kitchen sink at Matthews after he started uncovering malfeasance. According to Hoffman, using Matthews’s dual-citizenship as the reason for his suspension is dubious, questioning the true motive of Leonard Ramatlakane, the politician drafted in as Prasa's chairman.
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23 Nov 2021 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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