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Former MP Vincent Smith
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the High Court in Johannesburg.
This is after reaching a plea and sentence agreement with the state. Smith pleaded guilty to several charges, including corruption and fraud.
Other charges were of money laundering and the Contravention of the Tax Act in his personal capacity, as well as a sole director and shareholder of Euroblitz 48.
He had failed to disclose to the Registrar of Parliamentary members’ interests the gratification that he received from BOSASA, among others.
He further failed to disclose the taxable income of Euroblitz between March 2009 and July 2018, totaling approximately R28-million.
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Former ANC member of Parliament Vincent Smith has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Johannesburg High court. This after entering a plea and sentence agreement with the state.
Smith pleaded guilty to charges that include the Contravening… pic.twitter.com/12VD9B2Gql— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) March 5, 2026
