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title: "Watch - Inside “ghost” company’s R428m oxygen plants deal"
description: "A joint investigation by Daily Maverick and amaBhungane reveals how a little-known company allegedly used fraudulent documents to win a R428 million tender for installing oxygen plants in government hospitals. In this video, Pieter-Louis Myburgh explains how the alleged fraud occurred and its potential impact on the R836 million hospital oxygen project."
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author: "Pieter-Louis Myburgh (Daily Maverick) and Azarrah Karrim (amaBhungane)"
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published: "2024-11-14T21:45:00"
updated: "2024-11-15T09:09:39"
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# Watch - Inside “ghost” company’s R428m oxygen plants deal

> A joint investigation by Daily Maverick and amaBhungane reveals how a little-known company allegedly used fraudulent documents to win a R428 million tender for installing oxygen plants in government hospitals. In this video, Pieter-Louis Myburgh explains how the alleged fraud occurred and its potential impact on the R836 million hospital oxygen project.

By Pieter-Louis Myburgh (Daily Maverick) and Azarrah Karrim (amaBhungane) · Published 14 November 2024, 23:45 SAST · Updated 15 November 2024, 11:09 SAST

## Key points
- In a riveting exposé, Myburgh and Karrim unravel the tangled web of political intrigue and financial shenanigans, leaving us to wonder if the only thing thicker than the plot is the smog of corruption hanging over it all.
- Investigative report reveals deep ties between political figures and private interests, raising questions about transparency.
- Key testimonies highlight potential corruption in public procurement processes.
- Whistleblowers expose systemic issues within government contracts, emphasizing the need for reform.
- The findings call for urgent action from authorities to restore public trust and accountability.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6tW7Nxrvwo)

Reporting: By Pieter-Louis Myburgh (Daily Maverick) and Azarrah Karrim (amaBhungane)
Video edited by: Rufaro Chiswo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotzé
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-editor: Mike van Holst