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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Limpopo's premier dismisses allegations of irregular payments and nepotism
Description: Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has dismissed allegations of irregular payments and nepotism at Mogalakwena Local Municipality. The claims surfaced on a social media account allegedly run by Mogalakwena Municipal Manager Morris Montengo Maluleka. According to the post, Premier Ramathuba and Cooperative Governance MEC Basikopo Makamu supposedly directed Maluleka to process suspicious transactions and hire relatives of the two politicians. The account has since been deactivated. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Limpopo Spokesperson, Machaka Mathole Jimmy