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- ↑ Phamodi, Sekoetlane Jacob (July 25, 2012). "Molefe's hearing – an opportunity to save SABC's editorial independence?". themediaonline.co.za.
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- ↑ "Molefe denies receiving R2.4m golden handshake from SABC". Mail & Guardian. October 6, 2013.