BOSASA corruption case: Former MP Vincent Smith sentenced to seven years in prison

Johannesburg
Carlo Petersen

Carlo Petersen

5 March 2026 | 13:45

BOSASA was subject to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry for state capture in 2019 after being awarded government contracts worth over two billion rand, with about 76 million rand paid out in bribes.

BOSASA corruption case: Former MP Vincent Smith sentenced to seven years in prison

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Former Member of Parliament Vincent Smith was sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in the BOSASA fraud and corruption scandal on Thursday.

BOSASA was subject to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry for state capture in 2019 after being awarded government contracts worth over R2 billion rand, with about R76 million paid out in bribes.

The Johannesburg High Court on Thursday sentenced Smith to seven years in prison after reaching a plea and sentence agreement related to gratification he received from BOSASA.

"He was effectively sentenced to 12 years on each of the counts, with each suspended for five years on condition that he does not commit similar offences during the suspension period. He will effectively spend seven years in prison for his actions," said Investigating Directorate against Corruption spokesperson, Henry Mamothame.

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