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Sefara Back at Helm After Probe | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
Makhudu Sefara is back at the helm of the Sunday Times after an independent investigation cleared him of wrongdoing in a controversial 2018 payment dispute. Allegations surfaced in April over a R550,000 payment to his company, prompting Arena Holdings to place him on special leave. Werksmans Attorneys conducted a thorough probe, verifying the media event and confirming services were delivered — no misconduct found. The SIU, investigating broader lottery fund misuse, had actually targeted Todi Media, the payer, which later repaid the funds. Arena supports the SIU’s work but insists on fact-based employment decisions — and Sefara’s reinstatement proves it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/466c780acdb98318