Best Get Doc D Podcasts (2025)

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Recuriting for Supply Chain and Logistics Companies that Need Veterans | Brown & Pierce Consulting | USMC 50:30

3M ago50:30

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In this podcast episode, Chris and Alexandra interview Jake Brown and Daniel Pierce, former Marine Corps officers who transitioned into the consulting and recruitment space. They discuss their military backgrounds, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the founding of their company, Brown and Pierce Consulting. The conversation delv…

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From Firing Line Charges to a Career in Construction | Joseph Kenyon | USMC 53:56

6M ago53:56

53:56

🏰 Engineers Up!! 🏰 In this engaging conversation, Chris Kaprielian reconnects with Joseph Kenyon, a retired Master Sergeant in the Marine Corps, to discuss his journey from a small town in Massachusetts to a successful career in project management within the construction industry. They explore Kenyon's military background, the challenges of transit…

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From Logistics Officer to Gallup Strengths Coach & HVAC Business Ops | Mike Vincent | USMC 57:58

6M ago57:58

57:58

📢 Q: Is there a practical “personality test” for helping a service member transition? 📢 Q: How can we apply our military leadership in a private company? Our guest, Mike Vincent, answers these questions and more. Mike is a retired Marine Corps logistics officer who now supports business operations at his family’s company, Liber Heating and Air Cond…

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Vertical Integration: From Mobile Jiu Jitsu to Making Grappl App | Mike Cragholm | USMC 1:04:08

9M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

📢 Q: How do you start a fitness company and scale it? 💡 A: Create an app and service that unites all similar business owners and potential customers. 🤔 When Mike Cragholm told me about it, it sounded a bit crazy. After hearing his explanation, I realized he created a profitable win-win-win scenario for his company, fitness business owners (jiu jits…

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Women-Veteran Advocacy & Non-DoD GS Employment | Tab Bartley | USMC 53:53

9M ago53:53

53:53

📢 There are many available jobs in the federal government…look beyond the DoD. 😒 I know. That statement isn’t a surprise, but you may be surprised that the job you want and are qualified for is open in the USDA, DHS, FBI, OPM, Department of the Treasury, etc. AND...they will consider work experience if you don't have a degree. 🧐 AND…it may be avail…

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Generational Differences in Finding Closure and the Military Transition | Corie Weathers | LPC, Author, USA Spouse 1:03:48

10M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

📢 Military transition is also about closure…in the clinical sense. That’s one of many big takeaways our guest, Corie Weathers, provided us on this episode. Corie was the 2015 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Coach, and author of “Military Culture Shift: The Impact of War, Money, and Generatio…

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Project Cincinnatus: Giving Back to our Guardians | Ramiro Metztli De Anda (USMC) & Michael Novotny (US Army) 1:11:01

10M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

“A Marine and Soldier walk into a bar…” …and they devised a plan to start a non-profit veteran-scholar initiative focused on the holistic wellness of veterans (and first responders) battling the moral, psychological, and spiritual impacts of war through the thoughtful application of Regenerative Rhetoric. 😳 What? You expected a joke?? 😅 Ramiro Metz…

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Learn to Code? | Jimmy Ferrara | USMC 55:11

11M ago55:11

55:11

Ever thought about learning to code? Our guest, Jimmy Ferrara, is a prior-service Intel Marine, OIF veteran, software engineer, and technical program manager with experience in coding and project management at small and large tech companies. In this episode, Jimmy told us about... ✅ True romance...or lack thereof in Fayetnam (🤣) ✅ Getting Started i…

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Why the ICC is seeking arrest warrants for both Israel and Hamas leaders 17:08

12M ago17:08

17:08

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied for arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and two from Israel, which will oblige countries that are signatories of the Rome Statute, including South Africa, to arrest and ship them to the ICC to stand trial. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's foreign editor, Phillip de Wet…

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"You don't have to have it all figured out." | Samantha Gassman | USAF 57:50

12M ago57:50

57:50

“You don’t have to have it all figured out.” Why? Because the path to the next career is rarely a straight line. Our guest, Samantha (Sam) Gassman, told us how she went from being an AFSOC Navigator to becoming a Senior Manager of Communications for a Fortune 100 Company and a published author. Hint: She did not take a straight path to her current …

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ConCourt rules Zuma ineligible to be elected as a Member of Parliament 16:37

12M ago16:37

16:37

The Constitutional Court on Monday ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is ineligible and unqualified to stand for election as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly due to his 15-month contempt of court sentence. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he discusses the ruling with News24 legal specialist writer Karyn Maughan and Dan Mafora…

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George building collapse: Search operation completed, site handed over to police 11:38

12M ago11:38

11:38

More than 200 hours later, search and rescue efforts at the site where the five-storey building collapsed in George have been halted and the scene has now been handed over to the police for further investigations. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town metro reporters Lisalee Solomons and Nicole McCain for more updates.…

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Unravelling the R1bn empire Cloete and Thomas Murray threatened to destroy 28:57

12M ago28:57

28:57

Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo for an in-depth discussion with senior investigative journalist Kyle Cowan. Cowan has spent a year probing the complex corruption network orchestrated by the notorious Singh siblings, Rushil and Nishani, in Ghana. This investigation follows the work of the late liquidators Cloete and Thomas Murray.…

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Joshlin Smith case: Accused to remain behind bars until State concludes probe 6:08

12M ago6:08

6:08

The Vredenburg Magistrate's Court has ruled that the accused in the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith will remain behind bars until investigations are concluded. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town metro reporter Lisalee Solomons for more on the case.By News24 On Air

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Kirsten Kluyts murder case: State asks for more time to collate evidence 7:49

12M ago7:49

7:49

The Kirsten Kluyts murder case was meant to resume on Friday morning in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court, but the State has asked for more time to collate more evidence. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for more on the case.By News24 On Air

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George building collapse: Rescuers race against time to find 44 missing workers 8:51

12M ago8:51

8:51

As authorities edge closer to the 72-hour mark in their rescue endeavour in the George building collapse, search efforts have been intensified to find the 44 people who are still trapped under tons of rubble. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town metro reporter Nicole McCain for the latest updates.…

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George building collapse: Rescue efforts continue with 39 workers still missing 10:19

12M ago10:19

10:19

Rescue efforts are still underway for a group of construction workers who are trapped under rubble after a five-storey building collapsed on Victoria Street, in George, on Monday. Western Cape Disaster Management authorities are still searching for 39 missing people. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town metro reporters…

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Core Skills You Have That Companies Need | James D. Murphy | USAF & ANG 38:41

12M ago38:41

38:41

📢 Want to know what you have that companies need? 📢 Answer: L.O.C.K.E.D. 😳 (OK...I'll explain below...) Our esteemed guest, James D. Murphy (or as many know him, 'Murph'), brings a wealth of experience as a USAF and ANG F-15 instructor pilot, Founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., Managing Partner of Afterburner Capital, and author of several bo…

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All you need to know about the upcoming IEC vs Zuma showdown set for the ConCourt 12:56

1y ago12:56

12:56

The Constitutional Court will hear the Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) challenge over former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to serve in the National Assembly on 10 May after the Electoral Court ruled in Zuma's favour. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan for more on the ca…

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FourBlock: The Career Readiness Program | Mike Abrams | USMCR 48:40

1y ago48:40

48:40

Looking for the SkillBridge alternative or supplement? 😬 Check out FourBlock! In our latest episode, Mike Abrams, Founder and President of FourBlock and Marine Corps Reserve officer, discusses his non-profit organization's programs for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. On this episode, Mike talks about… ✅ Creating Conne…

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Russian affairs: Zuma's mysterious ties with foreign entities over carbon credits 14:28

1y ago14:28

14:28

Former president Jacob Zuma is engaged in protracted discussions around trading carbon credits with a Russian NGO, facilitated by a newly established, yet enigmatic Belarusian entity, while sporting a new Belarusian address for his foundation. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 investigative journalist Azarrah Karim for more o…

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What we know so far about Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel 14:06

1y ago14:06

14:06

On Saturday, Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. The attack comes two weeks after an Israel-suspected strike on Iran's consulate in Syria killed over a dozen people. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's international editor Phillip de Wet, for the latest updates.…

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A Military Spouse Perspective on Transitioning Out | Edith Lizalde | USN + MilSpouse 47:06

1y ago47:06

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🧐 Who in the military community transitions multiple times? 🤔 Answer: Military Spouses! Our guest, Edith Lizalde, is a prior-enlisted Sailor and Marine Corps spouse who tells us about her experiences transitioning to new employment and environments after every PCS. Edith and her family are preparing for her husband’s Marine Corps retirement. During…

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Cape of Storms: Tracing the trail of destruction as gale force winds, rain persist 8:46

1y ago8:46

8:46

Western Cape emergency services are on high alert following heavy rains and gale force winds brought on by storms in parts of the province on Sunday. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape metro reporter Marvin Charles, for the latest updates.By News24 On Air

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"Don't let fear get in the way." | Patrick Holcomb | USMC 45:12

1y ago45:12

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💥 💥 “Don’t let fear get in the way.” 💥💥 Our guest, Patrick Holcomb, made a big pivot after he retired from the Marine Corps. Patrick, a Mustang and logistics officer, focused on writing a novel in hisfirst year out of the military. After finishing his final draft (there were quite a few 😳…oh…yeah…that’s normal 😅) of his novel, “Where the Seams Meet…

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Markus Jooste's death in the midst of Steinhoff's fraud saga. What happens next? 10:19

1y ago10:19

10:19

Disgraced businessman Markus Jooste's death, by his own hand, on Thursday has left the country astonished as law enforcement authorities were finally on the verge of moving in to arrest him. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to renowned author and editor Rob Rose for more on the story.By News24 On Air

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Open Secrets reveals how beneficiaries of alleged corruption at Prasa were exposed 19:18

1y ago19:18

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An in-depth series by NPO Open Secrets, in collaboration with GroundUp, has revealed how beneficiaries – and their associates – at the heart of allegedly corrupt deals at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) have been living it up while the parastatal is on the verge of collapse. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Open S…

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Missing Joshlin Smith: Fifth accused 'confessed', appeared in court. What happens next? 12:36

1y ago12:36

12:36

A 32-year-old Lourencia "Renz" Lombaard briefly appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking in connection with the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town reporters Jenni Evans and Lisalee Solomons for the latest on the c…

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Four damaged subsea cables were the reason your internet wasn’t working on Thursday 17:33

1y ago17:33

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Four of the nine subsea cables that connect South Africa to the world are currently damaged, as incidents on two different sides of the continent resulted in widespread internet outages in SA on Thursday. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 business' tech writer William Brederode on what we know so far on the damaged cables.…

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Why SAA's Takatso deal came crashing down 12:59

1y ago12:59

12:59

On Wednesday, Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the deal to sell 51% of the South African Airways to Takatso Consortium was off the table. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24’s writer at large Carol Paton for more on the story.By News24 On Air

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Ministers and deputies to undergo lifestyle audits, but will we see repercussions? 9:11

1y ago9:11

9:11

Ministers and deputy ministers now have to declare the state of their financial affairs after President Cyril Ramaphosa finally gave the go-ahead on a promise he made six years ago, to conduct lifestyle audits in his Cabinet. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Siyamtanda Capa, politics reporter at News24.…

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Working in the Military Tech Space | Brady Petrillo | USMC 48:40

1y ago48:40

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💪 Leverage your military experience and knowledge for a tech development career. 📡 That's what our guest did after retiring from the Marine Corps. 👨🏻‍💻 Brady Petrillo, a combat engineer officer, retired from the Marine Corps in 2023 after his final tour with Special Operations Command Africa. He now works as a program manager for Corvid Technologie…

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AKA murder case: What happens now that five of seven accused appeared in court? 9:43

1y ago9:43

9:43

Five of the seven suspects arrested in connection with the murders of hip-hop rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Thursday morning. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 KZN crime and courts reporter Nkosikhona Duma for the latest on the case.…

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Search continues for missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith from Saldanha Bay 12:05

1y ago12:05

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Police are still searching for the missing six-year-old girl, Joshlin Smith, from Saldanha Bay. Smith went missing nearly a week ago and residents in her community are hoping she is found alive. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town Metro Reporter Lisalee Solomons on what we know so far about the case.…

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2024 Budget Speech: Key take aways from Minister Godongwana’s address 6:11

1y ago6:11

6:11

News24 On Air rounds up Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech in six minutes.By News24 On Air

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Sew and tell: Stitching together local designer Thula Sindi's alleged corruption saga 13:40

1y ago13:40

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On Wednesday, the Special Investigating Unit implicated well-known South African fashion designer Thula Sindi in its irregular grant payments probe with National Lotteries Commission (NLC). According to the SIU, Sindi, alongside renowned actor and friend Terry Pheto, were some of the beneficiaries of funds from a R5 million grant meant to build a c…

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LISTEN | PA instructs Beaufort West mayor to resign after allegations he assaulted his fiancée 8:07

1y ago8:07

8:07

The Patriotic Alliance's top brass has moved to suspend the Beaufort West mayor after allegations that he assaulted his fiancée. The party confirmed to News24 that PA leader Gayton McKenzie had instructed Ebenezer Botha to resign.By News24 On Air

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All you need to know about SONA2024 in under 2 mins 1:51

1y ago1:51

1:51

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening. With the country’s budget deficit totalling almost R300 billion in 2023, President Ramaphosa is expected to update the country on government’s progress in addressing slow economic growth and on the plans to address the country’s ailing state-owned entit…

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A Career in Recruiting, Marketing, & Leadership | Pat D'Amico | USA 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

🤔 To work in corporate or a start-up…THAT is the question! 🤔 Our guest, Pat D'Amico, served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army. After his military career, he transitioned into pharmaceutical sales, recruiting, marketing, training program development, and product development before starting his own company, About-Face Development LLC. (Ab…

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How Mbali Ntuli is trying to get SA youth registered to vote 22:45

1y ago22:45

22:45

Mbali Ntuli, founder of Groundwork Collective, is using innovative ways to get young people registered to vote. Ahead of the IEC's final voter registration weekend, Ntuli is encouraging young people to make their voice heard. Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah Hunter in conversation with Mbali Ntuli about her effo…

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A problem money can't fix: Half of the pupils at this Curro school failed matric 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

16:29

Curro's Cooper College, in Northriding Johannesburg, obtained a 50% matric pass rate in the 2023 results. Curro is an independent school network that owns over 180 schools in South Africa and is considered to be one of the most expensive private schools in the country. Eleven of Cooper College's 23 pupils who sat for the Cambridge International AS-…

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Rise Mzansi manifesto launch: What will Songezo Zibi promise the voters 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

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New political party Rise Mzansi is launching its manifesto on Saturday. But what is this new kid on the block promising to offer South Africa? Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, on why the party wants South Africa's backing.…

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Phala Phala saga: SARS opens criminal case against buffalo buyer 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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The South African Revenue Service has opened a criminal case against Phala Phala buffalo buyer Hazim Mustafa, who President Cyril Ramaphosa told various investigators handed $580 000 in cash to his farm manager in December 2019. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan on the full details of …

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How Israel will fight South Africa's genocide lawsuit 13:45

1+ y ago13:45

13:45

South Africa's genocide lawsuit hearing in the International Court of Justice against Israel is set to continue and conclude on Friday, with Israel expected to make its counterarguments. South Africa has approached the international court to persuade it to order Israel to halt its military attack on Gaza. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 as…

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ICJ hearing: A win for SA could cause a major blow for the Biden administration 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

19:54

South Africa is, on Thursday, set to present its genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to persuade the ICJ to order the country to halt its military attack on Gaza. The delegation, led by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, consists of some of South Africa's top legal experts …

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Jumping ship or creating chaos? What we know about the Zuma-endorsed MK Party 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

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Former president Jacob Zuma, in December, announced that he was pledging support for a new political party called the uMkhonto WeSizwe, and has since been attending the party's campaigning events in parts of the country. However, this surprising political move by Zuma has left many questioning what this means for his 64-year-long membership with th…

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PART 2 | Caught on tape: NSFAS-contracted company director's spouse claims he donated R1m for SACP conference 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

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The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the direct payment contracts …

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PART 1 | Caught on tape: NSFAS-contracted company director's spouse claims he donated R1m for SACP conference 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the direct payment contracts …

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Applying Troop Leading Procedures & BAMCIS in Business | Zachary Leyden | USA 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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BAMCIS works in Business! 🤯 That’s “Troop Leading Procedures” for my Army sisters and brothers! 😉 (I’ve got you!) Our guest is Zachary Leyden, a prior Army infantry and reconnaissance leader who used what he learned in the military, combined it with his passion for horsemanship, and grew his business into something special in the San Francisco Bay …

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The Weekly Digest: The Weekly Digest: CoJ's R2.6m staff shindig and the latest on Kirsten Kluyts' murder 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

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In today’s episode, News24 investigative reporter Azarrah Karrim breaks down the City of Joburg’s R2.6 million price tag event. We also speak to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick on what we know so far in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case. And News24 deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho gives a preview of what to expect in our entertainment …

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