State Capture Inquiry gets cash injection - but what has it cost taxpayers?

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State Capture Inquiry gets cash injection - but what has it cost taxpayers?

The State Capture Inquiry has scored more millions to keep the Commission going - and we've got the TOTAL bill for the proceedings (so far) right here.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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