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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: COSATU has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed to Vincent Smith for his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal.
Description: COSATU has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed to former MP Vincent Smith for his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal. Smith pleaded guilty to fraud, money laundering and corruption charges. He failed to disclose BOSASA payments and didn't declare R28-million in income between 2009 and 2018. The sentence follows a plea deal with the National Prosecuting Authority. Here is COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks