Court orders former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi to pay R1.66bn

Former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi has been ordered to pay the South African government over R1.66 billion in corruption-related proceeds, according to a recent Gauteng High Court ruling. Judge Mosopa in Pretoria delivered the judgment on October 29, 2026, and also ordered Agrizzi to pay interest on the amount from the date of judgment until full payment.

The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, welcomed the ruling, stating it marks an important step in recovering funds tied to corruption. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Kaize Kganyago, revealed that the confiscation order followed Agrizzi's conviction on November 6, 2025, after he entered into a plea and sentence agreement pleading guilty to three counts of corruption and one count of money laundering.

Agrizzi played a significant role in the State Capture Inquiry and testified to the Zondo Commission in 2019. Kganyago highlighted that the judgment found Agrizzi had failed to disclose his financial affairs fully and concealed property, including assets abroad. The confiscation inquiry focused on the benefits derived from Agrizzi's offenses and related criminal activities, emphasizing that his participation in the corrupt enterprise justified attributing its proceeds to him.

The court found that Agrizzi's financial disclosure was insufficient and that the amount recoverable was likely greater than the value he personally retained. The order creates a legal obligation for Agrizzi to pay the determined sum, but does not imply that the entire R1.66 billion has already been recovered, as the final amount depends on the enforcement process and available assets.