Zuma being investigated for accepting R1-million bribe.
- Staff Writer
- Mar 26, 2018
- 1 min read
The Hawks are reportedly investigating former president Jacob Zuma following claims that he received a bribe of R1-million to ensure that a cabinet minister do not leave his post.
The City Press reported that the cash bribe was allegedly paid by a Western Cape abalone dealer in exchange to keep Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana in Zuma’s Cabinet.
Hangwani Mulaudzi, Hawks spokesperson, confirmed that the matter was being looked into, but said it was still at the inquiry stage. The latest bribery claims, if brought to the NPA, will be added to a long list of similar charges currently being pursued against the former president.
The NPA announced this month that it would reinstate fraud and corruption charges against Zuma over the spy tapes issue, where it is also alleged that he accepted bribes on several matters. Zuma’s supporters have criticised the move, saying that it is part of an orchestrated campaign against the former president.
Posted 26 March 2018 | Staff Writer
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