Bosasa's bribes - who got what

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The State Capture Inquiry found facilities management group Bosasa engaged in industrial-scale corruption, paying hordes of government and ANC heavyweights tens of millions in cash bribes over 16 years to keep the tenders flowing. In part 2 of this explainer series on the third report released by the State Capture Inquiry regarding Bosasa-related evidence, it's all about who got what and the recommended actions they face. Some of the implicated remain in office and in positions of power. The Bosasa group was awarded government tenders to the value of over R2.3bn between 2000 and 2016, and engaged in widespread bribery to ensure government's tender stream remained constant. To listen to part 1 of this explainer series click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 May 2022 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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