SUNDAY. 17 May | Mashatile allies’ Lotto ties, Mel might leave the US, and the ANC’s dirty 30

Author: specialprojects.news24.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: South Africa

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SUNDAY. 17 May | Mashatile allies’ Lotto ties, Mel might leave the US, and the ANC’s dirty 30

A former employee of Dr. Pieter Henning has presented a used syringe as alleged evidence of opioid abuse. South African reality TV star Mel Viljoen has received permission to leave the US, allowing her to return to South Africa. Additionally, an analysis of 30 ANC ministers over two decades reveals a pattern of personal corruption and abuse of power.

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