On 23 August 2021, Babita Deokaran was shot dead outside her home in Johannesburg, South Africa. A mother, a public servant and a whistleblower. Silenced because she exposed corruption. Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks followed her trail , through stolen billions, political cover-ups, and the shadows of organised crime. His new book, The Shadow State, Why Babita Deokaran Had to Die, is part investigation, part tribute, and a warning to South Africa. Jeff Wicks spoke to Tsepiso

<p>On 23 August 2021, Babita Deokaran was shot dead outside her home in Johannesburg, South Africa. A mother, a public servant and a whistleblower. Silenced because she exposed corruption. Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks followed her trail , through stolen billions, political cover-ups, and the shadows of organised crime. His new book, The Shadow State, Why Babita Deokaran Had to Die, is part investigation, part tribute, and a warning to South Africa. Jeff Wicks spoke to Tsepiso</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>

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Book by journalist,  Jeff Wicks renews call for arrest of masterminds in murder of SA whistleblower, Babita Deokaran continue call for arrest of mastermind