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Former minister Zizi Kodwa, who was the ANC’s spokesperson at the time of the alleged bribes, appears in court for a bail application. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ARTICLE

Kodwa faces 15 years in jail for R1.6m corruption charges – if found guilty

The former minister’s alleged crimes are more than R500 000, kicking in a minimum sentence legislation

  • Khaya Koko
5 min read
Zizi Kodwa resigned from his sports, arts and culture ministerial post shortly after making his first appearance on Wednesday in the Johannesburg specialised commercial crimes court, sitting in Palm Ridge in Katlehong. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ARTICLE

Zizi Kodwa resigns as minister, pleads not guilty to R1.6m corruption

Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH boss Jehan Mackay, said the state had a weak case against them This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

  • Khaya Koko
1 min read
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn corruption charges against former cabinet minister and ANC national executive committee member Zizi Kodwa. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images
ARTICLE

Zizi Kodwa faces R1.6m ‘bribe’ charges

The National Prosecuting Authority has encouraged its prosecutors and investigators to go after state capture cases

  • Khaya Koko
5 min read
Out: Former ministers Nathi Mthethwa (above) and Lindiwe Sisulu did not keep their jobs this week. Photo: Siyabulela Duda
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

More is less, except when it comes to electricity, as Ramaphosa culls his cabinet

Electricity minister Sputla Ramakgopa’s brief is to get himself fired. Not coal-fired, that is, but to work himself out of his job

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
Zizi Kodwa is the new Transport Minister. (Wikus De Wet/AFP/Getty Images)
ANC

Zondo report: Zizi Kodwa ‘beholden’ to a potential suspect in multiple criminal investigations

The state capture commission recommends that the president ‘consider’ the deputy state security minister’s current position because he is in debt to former EOH executive Jehan…

  • Lyse Comins
5 min read
Deputy state security minister Zizi Kodwa (right). (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
CLIPPER FINANCIAL SERVICES

Kodwa admits he owes businessman R1-million

But the deputy minister of state security told the Zondo commission he did not consider the debt reason to quit

  • Khaya Koko
  • Emsie Ferreira
4 min read
ANC heavyweight Zizi Kodwa is one of many within the governing party to be implicated in state capture. (WIKUS DE WET/AFP via Getty Images)
ANC

Kodwa buys luxury car with R1m ‘loan’ from friend

Deputy minister of state security said he received the loan because of his financial difficulties

  • Khaya Koko
2 min read