# Sefara Back at Helm After Probe | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-27T03:16:48+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/466c780acdb98318

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