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Artists marched to the SABC’s headquarters in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, earlier this month to protest against record labels paying deejays bribes. Picture: Twitter
Artists marched to the SABC’s headquarters in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, earlier this month to protest against record labels paying deejays bribes. Picture: Twitter

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The Hawks have begun investigating allegations of bribery at the SABC.

City Press understands that two major radio stations at the public broadcaster – Metro FM and Ukhozi FM – are the most affected by the investigation, and top radio personalities, producers and music compilers have been placed on suspension.

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