The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that it is seeking to reinstate the corruption charges against former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa.
Last year, Kodwa was accused of involvement in tender fraud, having allegedly received more than R1.6 million to benefit the interests of his co-accused, Jehan Mackay’s company.
Kodwa, who resigned as minister and Member of Cabinet in June 2025, strongly denies the charges. He appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court alongside Mackay, who is a former EOH Holdings director. The pair were arrested following recommendations from the Zondo Commission on state capture.
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The charges against Kodwa and Mackay were withdrawn on 31 October 2025.
However, in a statement on Tuesday, the NPA said former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi, had informed Kodwa and Mackay’s legal teams in January that she “has decided to set aside the decision of the DPP South Gauteng to withdraw charges”.
“Mr Kodwa and Mr Mackay’s lawyers were informed by the former NDPP in a letter dated the 29th January 2026… the prosecution will proceed.”
The authority also addressed concerns about alleged leaks, with current NDPP, Adv Andy Mothibi, assuring the public that there is no truth to the claim, warning that “no leaks will be tolerated now or in future”.
