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Former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi, testifying at the Zondo commission into state capture. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANDRIES VAN TONDER

‘I am a racist, judge me on that’ — Agrizzi

On Tuesday, a recording of the former Bosasa COO’s racist tirade was played before the Zondo commission

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
Angelo Agrizzi (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ADRIAAN BASSON

Agrizzi maps Bosasa media ties

Former Bosasa COO told the commission the company’s spokesperson was allocated R71 000 in cash bribes, part of which was allegedly paid to journalists

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Angelo Agrizzi previously told the Zondo commission Bosasa’s business interests were facilitated by the ubiquitous bribing of officials with large sums of cash, allegedly kept in vaults at the company’s offices. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AFRICAN GLOBAL GROUP

‘Journalists were paid by Bosasa’ — Agrizzi

Former Bosasa COO claims journalists were paid to write favourable stories about the company

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Gwede Mantashe was among other senior ANC members revealed to have accepted similar security upgrades to their homes. (David Harrison/M&G)
AFRICAN GLOBAL GROUP

Mantashe sticks to his guns over Bosasa saga

The minister has denied knowledge that Bosasa was responsible for the security installations at his properties

  • Kyle Cowan
2 min read