ZAArena Holdings has reinstated Makhudu Sefara, editor of the Sunday Times, after an independent investigation found no evidence of misconduct related to his involvement in a 2018 media conference funded by money linked to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) scandal. Sefara was placed on special leave in April following an announcement by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) about an inquiry into the misuse of NLC funds. The investigation conducted by Werksmans Attorneys reviewed contracts, financial records, and communications, confirming that the R550,000 payment to Sefara’s company, Unscripted Communication, was properly accounted for and that no wrongdoing was found. The SIU also clarified that Sefara was not under investigation and no findings were made against him. Todi Media acknowledged fault and repaid the NLC grant.
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