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WATCH: Parties, hampers & security upgrades: 5 key points from Mokonyane’s state capture testimony

Former environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane appeared at the state capture inquiry on September 3 2020, following testimonies from Angelo Agrizzi and his personal assistant against her. The testimonies accused her of allegedly…

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‘Bosasa executive’ believed to have died in car crash at OR Tambo airport + Update

A 73-year-old man was killed in an accident near OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Monday morning. Lt-Col Katlego Mogale could not confirm reports that it was a Bosasa executive who had died. “It is reported that the man…

Five bombshells Angelo Agrizzi dropped at the state capture inquiry this week

Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi took the stand again at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on Thursday to testify about the company’s relationship with several high-ranking politicians. In his testimony‚ Agrizzi made more…

‘I believe God has my back’: Agrizzi opens up post state capture testimony

Whistleblower and former COO of Bosasa Angelo Agrizzi said he is holding onto his faith despite facing criminal charges and attacks levelled against him following his dramatic testimony at the state capture inquiry. “I am not afraid at…

Former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi (centre) appears at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria. File photo.Image: Alaister Russell /The Sunday Times

Where is Gavin Watson, asks Mzansi after Bosasa arrests

As news broke of the arrest of Bosasa executives, including Angelo Agrizzi, on Wednesday, many on social media questioned why Gavin Watson was not arrested. The Hawks arrested seven people in connection with the alleged illegal awarding…

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Zondo inquiry hears how Bosasa ‘bag man’ distributed the bribery millions

The state capture inquiry heard on Tuesday how one man provided controversial prison facilities company Bosasa with millions in cash that was allegedly used to pay off politicians and senior government officials. Gregory Lawrence‚ who has…

Justice Minister Michael Masutha.Image: Gallo Images

Bosasa contracts in minister Michael Masutha’s crosshairs

The department of correctional services is reviewing its contracts with Bosasa – and examining whether the department can legally extricate themselves from these deals. Minister of justice and correctional services Michael Masutha…

Western Cape premier Helen Zille says the provincial government is examining its contractual relationships with Bosasa.Image: Esa Alexander

Helen Zille orders probe of Bosasa provincial tenders

Western Cape premier Helen Zille has instructed all her provincial government departments to determine if their past and current tenders with Bosasa comply with the law and are not marred by corruption. Zille issued her instructions to…

A cake for former president Jacob Zuma’s 72nd birthday was sponsored by Bosasa, according to Angelo Agrizzi before the state capture commission. The cake even sports the company’s logo. Image: @LethaboInJozi/Twitter

How Bosasa paid for ANC rallies‚ Mokonyane’s groceries: Angelo Agrizzi

Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi has detailed how the company allegedly footed the bill for ANC rallies in Gauteng – at the insistence of environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane. Testifying at the state capture inquiry on…

Top boss of corruption-accused facilities management company Bosasa, Angelo Agrizzi prepares to give testimony, 16 January 2018, at the Commission into State Capture in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times

Probe Bosasa contracts ‘immediately’‚ DA demands of Ramaphosa

Lawyers representing the Democratic Alliance have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking him to “immediately” institute an audit into government contracts won by controversial contractor Bosasa. The letter‚ sent on Friday in the wake…

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WATCH | How Bosasa prepared their daily ‘chicken orders’ (bribes)

Former chief operations officer for Bosasa Angelo Agrizzi took the stand for the second day at the state capture inquiry on Thursday‚ where he presented video evidence of how bribe money was transported‚ stored and counted for delivery at…

Maimane requests access to ‘secret’ contract between Ramaphosa Jr and Bosasa

DA leader Mmusi Maimane has requested access to the contract for services rendered by the president’s son‚ Andile Ramaphosa‚ to controversial facilities management company Bosasa. He said on Sunday this was to ensure that Andile Ramaphosa…