South Africa is spending around R800 million a year paying suspended government officials — some of whom have been sitting at home on full salary for years. Big Chief asks the bigger question: when did delays, endless investigations, and zero consequences become normal? From officials earning millions while suspended to systems that never seem to move, this week’s What’s The Level dives into the culture of accountability, wasted money, and the standards we’ve quietly accepted.

What's The Level: Should We Have More Young People In Positions of Power?
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What's The Level: There's Something Special in the Townships
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What's The Level: "I'm Not Resigning" - Unpacking Cupcake's Briefing
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