{
  "id": 5138549,
  "title": "In case you missed it: Lebeya denies ‘Big Five’ links | ‘Moemish’ ANC list shows party failing | SACAA investigates flyover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/in-case-you-missed-it-lebeya-denies-big-five-links-moemish-anc-list",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/in-case-you-missed-it-2-september-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Hawks national head Godfrey Lebeya testified before the Madlanga commission on 1 September 2026, denying knowledge of several prominent figures allegedly linked to the so-called \"Big Five\" cartel. Lebeya clarified that he did not interact with controversial businessman Malcolm X or any of the individuals named in evidence related to alleged organised criminal activities.",
  "summary": "Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in our simple daily news update.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Lebeya denies knowledge of alleged Big Five Cartel at Madlanga Commission",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/lebeya-denies-knowledge-of-alleged-big-five-cartel-at-madlanga",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}