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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: COSATU calls for heads to roll in looting of R50 million South African Army Fund
Description: COSATU is calling for decisive action against senior military officials allegedly involved in the looting of the South African Army Foundation. The union says reports of corruption and mismanagement are "extremely concerning" and demands that those responsible be charged and prosecuted. SANDF personnel are reportedly facing poor working conditions, including unpaid suppliers and inadequate equipment. COSATU wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to task the Special Investigations Unit to probe the scandal. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks