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title: "Inside the investigation: Pieter-Louis Myburgh on reporting the IDT CEO bribery scandal"
description: "In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis speaks with investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh about his recent exposé on Independent Development Trust’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, and her attempt to bribe him. Myburgh unpacks how the story developed, what led him to a face-to-face meeting with Malaka and her spokesperson in a Western Cape restaurant, and the behind-the-scenes steps taken to expose the truth."
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# Inside the investigation: Pieter-Louis Myburgh on reporting the IDT CEO bribery scandal

> In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis speaks with investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh about his recent exposé on Independent Development Trust’s suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, and her attempt to bribe him. Myburgh unpacks how the story developed, what led him to a face-to-face meeting with Malaka and her spokesperson in a Western Cape restaurant, and the behind-the-scenes steps taken to expose the truth.

By Rebecca Davis · Published 7 August 2025, 22:58 SAST · Updated 7 August 2025, 22:58 SAST

## Key points
- In a riveting podcast episode, Rebecca Davis and Pieter-Louis Myburgh dissect the tangled web of South African politics, proving that sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction—and far more entertaining.
- Rebecca Davis hosts a compelling podcast featuring investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
- The discussion dives into pressing issues affecting democracy and accountability in South Africa.
- Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze, and Joel Seboa, the podcast promises insightful commentary.
- Available on multiple platforms, including Spotify, it encourages listeners to support independent journalism.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQSVPTWIjr4)

[Media](https://player.simplecast.com/e0492c00-a122-47e9-9f8d-2d25cfc51cb1?dark=true)

**Hosted by** Rebecca Davis
**With**Pieter-Louis Myburgh
**Produced by**Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
**Original Theme Music & Design by** Bernard Kotze

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