Cape Town – Corruption charges against former Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, Jehan Mackay, have been withdrawn.
The State announced the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Commercial Crime Court on Friday.
[WATCH] State withdraws corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and co-accused Jehan Mackay.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/4WX5agNQOh
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) November 1, 2024
Kodwa, who was out on R30,000 bail, declared himself “officially a free man” and said he is open to job opportunities.
[WATCH] Former Sports Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has expressed his gratitude to those who showed him supprt during his legal matter.
He notes messages from Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, ANCYL, and ANC members (past & present).
The DPP has withdrawn corruption… pic.twitter.com/AhqmXOYInC
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) November 1, 2024
The charges stemmed from allegations that Mackay paid bribes totaling R1.6 million to Kodwa between 2015 and 2018.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
