The corruption charges against former Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused have been withdrawn. Kodwa and Jehan Mackay briefly in the Commercial Crime Court, sitting in Palm Ridge on Friday where the State announced the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision to withdraw the charges. ‘Officillay free man’ Kodwa told the media that he is now “officially a free man”, and will be resuming all his efforts to serve the African National Congress (ANC).
“I’m available, I can apply anyhwere, so I am in the job market as you know I am unemployed.” The two men were out on R30 000 bail and intended to plead not guilty during the trial. Charges It is alleged that Mackay paid bribes to Kodwa, amounting to R1.
6 million, between April 2015 to February 2018 in the form of cash, luxury accommodation, and other gratifications. * This is developing story ALSO READ: Court ‘satisfied with progress’ as Zizi Kodwa awaits decision to have corruption charges dropped ..
