Power Chat – Inside the Investigation: Pieter-Louis Myburgh on Reporting the IDT CEO Bribery Scandal

In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis speaks with investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh about his recent exposé on Independent Development Trust’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, and her attempt to bribe him. Myburgh unpacks how the story developed, what led him to a face-to-face meeting with Malaka and her spokesperson in a Western Cape restaurant, and the behind-the-scenes steps taken to expose the truth.01:24 Understanding the Independent Development Trust (IDT) 04:24 The Oxygen Plant Scandal 06:37 Investigating the IDT CEO, Tebo Malaka 07:53 Political Schemes and Allegations 10:31 The Bribery Setup 11:24 The Meeting 14:20 The Bribe Offer 16:37 Documenting the Bribe 20:51 Reactions and Aftermath 22:18 Reflections on Corruption 23:25 Ongoing Investigations Hosted by: Rebecca Davis Guest: Pieter-Louis Myburgh Produced by: Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa Original Theme Music & Design by: Bernard Kotze You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6vQ3HkDUOE5br035sJ8JpZ Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.