News24 | Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa arrested in connection with R1.6m bribery allegations

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on Wednesday in connection with allegations that he received R1.6 million in bribes.

Two independent police sources told News24 that Kodwa was arrested on Tuesday morning.

Hawks Gauteng spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale was approached for comment but did not respond by the time of publication.

The charges against Kodwa form part of a probe into contracts worth more than R460 million that the City of Johannesburg awarded to EOH Holdings in 2016. The company was hired to upgrade and maintain the metro's software systems.

News24 previously reported that the Zondo Commission found that Kodwa was implicated in questionable transactions between himself and Jehan Mackay, a former EOH director.

Between February 2014 and April 2015, EOH-related entities and Mackay were said to have made cash payments of around R1.6 million to Kodwa, who allegedly benefitted from luxury accommodation, loans and other gratuities.

He was described as "beholden" to Mackay.

More to follow.

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