Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi has laid bare how the controversial prison security company lined the pockets of ANC heavyweights and state officials in exchange for furthering its business interests with the government.
Agrizzi pulled no punches on Monday when he testified at the state capture inquiry, implicating ministers, former and current ANC members of parliament, and officials working in various departments.
He started with environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane.
So close was Bosasa’s allegedly corrupt relationship with Mokonyane, that the minister is said to have insisted that the company foot the bill for ANC rallies, birthday celebrations, funeral services, and even a rental car for her daughter.
Agrizzi told the commission that Bosasa paid for at least a dozen ANC events, including the party’s Siyanqoba rallies, which are held before elections...