Former ANC MP Smith used his position to shield Bosasa from scrutiny - state

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According to the state, Smith failed to act on this report as the chairperson of the portfolio committee on correctional services which has an oversight role on the department. kgmadisa

The report implicated Bosasa employees – including Smith’s co-accused in this matter known to the Sowetan – former national commissioner of the department of correctional services, Linda Mti, and the former chief financial officer of the department, Patrick Gillingham.

The state alleges that Smith was initially concerned with the SIU report and “expressed horror at the findings” but his tone changed after taking over as chairperson in 2009. “Accused 1 was incentivised by the gratifications he received from Bosasa and/or Accused 3 and/or Gavin Watson, both for what he would do and for what he would not do while serving in his position as a member of Parliament.

 

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