EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 27 MIN
Dlomo in the dock cracks open SSA looting legacy of the Zuma years
from The Lead · host News24
Once upon a time, he was former president Jacob Zuma’s so-called super spy. Heading up a secretive sub-section of the State Security Agency, all in the name of only protecting number one: Umsholozi. But this week, the NPA’s no-holds-barred Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) unit arrested and charged Thulani Dlomo for alleged forgery, looting the agency of millions. And our investigations editor, Pieter du Toit, thinks it’s among our best early Christmas presents this year. Finally, the Mother City suffered a fairly serious earthquake in the early 1800s … with On This Day in SA history, heard at the end of the show. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The Lead is currently sponsored by 10X Investments.
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Once upon a time, he was former president Jacob Zuma’s so-called super spy. Heading up a secretive sub-section of the State Security Agency, all in the name of only protecting number one: Umsholozi. But this week, the NPA’s no-holds-barred Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) unit arrested and charged Thulani Dlomo for alleged forgery, looting the agency of millions. And our investigations editor, Pieter du Toit, thinks it’s among our best early Christmas presents this year. Finally, the Mother City suffered a fairly serious earthquake in the early 1800s … with On This Day in SA history, heard at the end of the show. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The Lead is currently sponsored by 10X Investments.
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