The SABC has launched a forensic investigation into allegations that some production companies had to pay bribes to programming officials to secure contracts with the national broadcaster.
Legendary Shangaan disco king Eric Kulani Giyani Nkovani (better known as Papa Penny) is at loggerheads with a production company, following claims of unpaid taxes and travel and accommodation costs.
The report, which City Press has seen, was authored by Letsema Consulting on commission from the department of public enterprises to probe the financial wellbeing of the ailing national carrier and its subsidiaries.