UIF Bribery: "3 ministers tried to solicit R500m in bribes from me"- Mthunzi Mdwaba

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Mthunzi Mdwaba - former Chair of Productivity SA and CEO of Thuja Capital - who alleges that three ministers approached him, demanding R500 million for a R5 billion tender deal he was aiming to secure with the UIF.
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[@user-hd2kg5yg8g]

Fire Bongani the guy is useless

[@jameskillu9171]

Bongani is a true journalist with a 3rd eyes, who could not stand a con

[@user-hd2kg5yg8g]

@@jameskillu9171 hes not does a lot of talking, he uses emotions,biased and if you are intelligent you will pick that he lost the thrust of that interview,try again bro.

[@jameskillu9171]

@@user-hd2kg5yg8g I am intelligent to smell a conman. selling LIES for R 5 Billion

[@shakeswamoafrica8825]

This journalist is interjecting strategically to prevent Mr Mdwaba from ventilating important incriminating information about the journalist's favourite ministers from his favourite party....ANC.....I agree he must be fired, he is useless..

[@mphomofokeng7113]

Interviewing skill has left the building here...the guest is willing to answer but the host likes the sound of his own voice way more

[@Ndzeni]

seems he supports corruption .....

[@powermatla4488]

Bongani you should have interview yourself, you are being unfair. Maybe you're captured.

[@thokozanimbatha6496]

Bongani behaving like it's him who's being accused😂😂

[@user-ud3uj7wt4e]

Bongani gets away with bad broadcasting

[@pettycashentertainment1380]

He's incompetent

[@petermpati9307]

he must just play music not to interview people@@pettycashentertainment1380

[@gilbertnkadimeng3999]

You know!

[@chilizasanele]

Quite frankly all the interviews this guy has been on his been consistent. The interviewers on the other had are not used to interviewing smart individuals

[@thandiswasiguca6311]

Thank you Prof Mdwaba for Standing your ground. Next year we going to the poles kuzokwaziwana

[@joumaseworld]

Bongani is in Love with his English accent!!! Prof Mthunzi is Tops !!

[@akho2304]

That's the problem with former model C schooling and now private school education, heavily understated problem in this country ineffectiveness and inefficiencies. His whole posture is trying to catch Mthunzi by huffing and puffing and less substance

[@tebohokhasoane9988]

Corruption will never be dealt with entirely if we have media personas acting as arbitrators. Ask tough questions without rubbishing the interviewee credibility. Distasteful attitude by Bongani

[@SydneyD28-6]

Bongani is an agent of anti-black progression, a master of portraying blacks as the face of corruptuon

[@Degrazy]

I feel as if Bongani asked the tough questions that you require. Those podcasters that interviewed him were very friendly

[@SydneyD28-6]

@@Degrazy the gentleman is a well of knowledge, quite informed... The best thing you can do to a person like him, is to throw a question and let him answer... Because he sure does put thing into clear perspective

[@Degrazy]

@@SydneyD28-6 i hear you. But I think Bongz began very well. He let him present himself and what he does. The main matter is the bribery claims. Mthunzi spoke on the Sunday World podcasts for almost 3 hours, Bongz only has 15min.

[@RashidLanie8]

Agree. It almost appears as if Bongani is a shill for the ministers. Its like interviewing the victim of a crime and blaming him/her for the consequences thereof.

[@thamihlatshwayo3261]

Bongani clearly you’ve decided what you wanna believe before the guy even answered. Why call him in ???? That’s really pathetic man! GIVE HIM A FLIPEN CHANCE TO RESPOND!!!!!!!!!

[@N55Venter]

Agreed 100%

[@dineshanpillay5944]

Let him speak

[@trza100]

100%

[@Ndzeni]

Really , why did he call him if he did ???

[@jameskillu9171]

No need to give a scammer publicity

[@Tammy86ful]

Mthunzi handled this horrible interview very well

[@gopolangmokalaka3031]

The guy was not given proper time to explain he's story. This interview was more of an attack than an opportunity to get clarity.

[@makhanyikubheka2207]

Is this how interviews are conducted? You call people to studio to your studio for what? He didn't get a chance to explain his story, you kept interrupting. Wow! What a disaster

[@thulisagrootboom2346]

Bongani Bingwa sounds "intellegnt" because of his anglo-south African accent. But he's just an establishment journo/broadcaster Typical of today's standards.

[@syabongsmfeka6720]

there is just nothing there.

[@sikhuseleskush9062]

Let the man speak!!!

[@johnmzimkhulu5587]

Everyone has a right to speak, But if you implicating other people you must provide proof,am defending a principle of allowing the other side to tell their story,The reason Why many cases fall off in court is because heresy and romours cannot be entertained.This type of behaviour is meant to cast aspersions and assassinate characters.This is no different from women who run to the media to accuse guys of rape before laying charges with police.

[@fhumulanimunzhedzi1068]

Disappointment with Bongani, was so keen to hear what the man has to say 😞

[@Degrazy]

He said a lot on his podcast interviews, they are all over YT. Bongz doesn’t have all the time

[@mlungisimthembu8335]

@@Degrazy Then what is the point of bringing people to push time and not get anything out of it.

[@kabelutshilama6385]

​@@Degrazywhy inviting if not having enough time.. rubbish

[@Degrazy]

@@kabelutshilama6385 maybe Mthunzi invited himself? He is on a media tour after all, he is on every platform

[@leonardchauke2601]

"You must give me chance to speak unless of u want to have this interview with yourself, then u can speak alone" By Malema ❤❤❤

[@katlegokgosi3335]

This interviewer should have just went on a rant alone because clearly he’s not willing to give the guest time and opportunity to respond

[@farouqgp-rook]

Bongani the captured, all respect lost. ftsek

[@Ndzeni]

" it's the FIRE POOL , not the " the SWIMMING POOL " , the presenter will be fine here ...

[@berniegovernder9176]

Give the man a chance to explain his case"""""

[@musajohannessithole8970]

Black entrepreneurs are always under unfair scrutiny. Wonder if the amount would be questioned if it was a White person.

[@mandlenkosishabalala8890]

What case?

[@thatot2863]

​@@mandlenkosishabalala8890Guy did not have enough time to explain.

[@PAYNE_MARTINS_SA]

Bongani sounds like he was sent.. He's not handling this in a professional way

[@SibusisoMthembu7729]

What a bad interview 702 needs to improve

[@Ace_J]

The interviewer seems to have preconceived views of the interviewee - a bad place to start. Bongani, we know you can do better. I happen to have had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Mthunzi Mdwaba, a year or 2 ago. A really solid and lovely gentleman. A very diligent man, assured. He knows what he's doing and what he's talking about.

[@InfoHubZA]

When you ask your guest a question, allow him to speak. Stop behaving like Eusebius (MHSRIP).

[@patriciamoreke3115]

I would like to commend Mr Mthunzi for his brilliant concept.Hope he has registered the concept before somebody steals it and makes it his own. May God be on your side.

[@g1no659]

give the man time to talk, this was a very unfair interview..

[@crfollower5719]

Attacking the man like corruption does not exist in SA.

[@Maanda_Mukhethwa]

The interviewer doesnt know how to do his job give the man a chance to speak,He came to tell his part of story not to speak about his past.

[@Under_Construction100]

I've only watched Bongani on Carte Blanche & enjoyed his style of interviewing. However, it's my first time watching his 702 interview & I'm quite disappointed at how he handled this interview. It's like he already concluded that his interviewee will not say anything worthwhile. Poor journalism

[@lunganikhubone2595]

Mybe he thinks this is Carte Blanche.

[@timiade8804]

Interviewers need to let people speak !!!!

[@tcdcoptions]

702 is dropping it's standard, where is their interviewing skills?

[@somnandizwidetv]

Bongani i have just lost respect of you. Mr Mdwaba u r our Chamion let the music play we need more black excellence ppl like u, i hope they dont kill you these mongers

[@nthabie5667]

What’s wrong with Bongani? Why does he believe these ministers are innocent? Wow

[@bridges5659]

Maybe he has been bought off by ANC, like many others. LoL.

[@khumbunimbhele8229]

For true bamthengile lona

[@alexemergineer3202]

Tzoro is fighting, fire with fire. He is not scared by Fikile Mbalula and crooked friends. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@motingwethaboj1475]

Bongani mara must listen, I am glad the guest is super and knows his story very well.

[@thembelanitukwayo895]

Bongani's tabloid type of journalism is completely trash. Insults his listeners intelligence. We are none the wiser about the project. Shocking interview.

[@bhekifamthembu7283]

I can bet my last cent if these allegations were made against certain people Bongani would believe the without questioning people like Bongani are the problem.

[@thabomashiane8265]

Bongani learnt nothing from this interaction, instead, he exposed himself... Everything is deteriorating I guess

[@James.Gnostic.Galahad]

I listened to this interview. I think it occurred on Thursday. Bongani was brutally outclassed.

[@zoephilile2274]

Gosh! The interviewee had no time to actually talk!!!

[@karooboermeyer1115]

Everything the ANC touch turns to rubbish because of their corruption. Truly despicable

[@TruthbyMean]

Its not right that you treat him with such contempt cause you dont understand a matter mr bingwa. do better and let the man speak, this country and its ministers are corrupt you think as a lead in cart blanche this wouldnt be a surprise to you.

[@leboratsoana3167]

Bongani had a opportunity to get all details about this topic to expose and avail for further criticism, not waste time with repeated questions which could also be solved by simple desktop research. You also know of the corruption in this country still not get into the details he is clearly happy to chat about. You delivered no value on this one bruv 😒

[@Blocc187]

well said!! its terrible reporting....headline grabbers not truth tellers.

[@jameskillu9171]

Bongani smashed this conman, and his scam, How can one man create 750,000 jobs. Almost equal to what the govetnment of RSA has employed. More than Elon musk has created. There was no need fot Bongani to give this man free publicity

[@pranks1457]

I tried this on projects in the mid 2000s , I proved its feasibility and it was accepted. Never happened because of ANC and government personnel wanting back hands. I walked away

[@natoranchod4282]

You are great well educated good business man do not let these people theaten your progress .Take these ministers on they are all hungry.

[@nicocoetzer6097]

Love Mthunzi he has balls

[@aquinasmusicsa]

Bongani Bingwa is a thuma mina journalist,we don’t take him serious this side….

[@juniormolefe3046]

I have listened to the podcast and I believe Mthunzi😂

[@bobbyjones6054]

I agree with most of the comments Bongani sounded and behaved in a biased manner. He showed absolutely no respect to a guest who came to the studio. I still miss Xolani.😢

[@dimphomoatshe7745]

Own goal by the interviewer .....

[@investedhour4254]

How I wish we can have genuine presenters, not what we keep on witnessing. This was a waste of an interview because Bongani already had pre-conceived ideas and an agenda he wanted to push.

[@oscarndlovu1100]

true

[@Ndzeni]

This journalist doesn't allow the visitor to talk at all .... seem he was prepared to tell him what he had already decided in his mind .... wow!!!

[@danceswithwolves7085]

Let the man talk please

[@imgrori5435]

We encourage whistle blowers to come forward and then judge their pasts. Interesting. We need to find out why the minister doesn’t want to continue with the agreement instead of questioning someone’s credentials

[@KevDook]

I have just scoured the comments and once again my faith in humanity is restored - people are not stupid and they see right through bias and preconceived notions and judgments - The Truth will out! Well done for standing up Professor Mdwaba ........ we support you and believe you should air your experience and proceed with your project! Best of luck Sir!

[@ChuksEcode1]

The interviewer rubbished himself

[@yibaaugust577]

These 3 ministers must step aside

[@bridges5659]

Great info and reasoning coming from Mthunzi. It's most probable that it is the ANC ministers. Who else in SA is more greedy. They are the cause of all collapsing of SOE's , starting with Eskom to the poor post office. Mthunzi is a brilliant guy. Bongani, stop hounding the guy.

[@lwazigwijane6020]

Bongani is getting paid by someone, very distasteful

[@affiliateonline2796]

The interviewer is not fair. This is not ant interview but interrogations 😢

[@thandiswasiguca6311]

Thank you Prof God bless you❤

[@afrikaazanialuti]

I hope Mr. Mdwaba will appeal to the *public protector* to investigate his claims. Whistle-blowers should be protected at all costs, & we need to fight corruption through the courts to ensure accountability, not through the media.

[@sifisodube4686]

Brue in Africa you can’t fight corruption the rot is too much. Is the any body arrested on state kepture no no and nothing is going to happen all you can do go abroad and Better your life

[@christodebeer3645]

They need to be Named + Shamed...Exposed. Need to be Sacked and investigated Criminally 😡

[@thembanimgenu190]

Phublic what? 😂🎉😅

[@afrikaazanialuti]

​@@thembanimgenu190 The mandate of a Public Protector includes investigating allegations of corruption, maladministration, and irregularities in government procurement processes, including tender irregularities. The law empowers her institution to inquire into matters of public concern and hold public officials accountable.

[@masilelabj4654]

Which Public Protector? The current one can't investigate ANC...

[@user-ud3uj7wt4e]

Bongani is not good

[@JabsMajozi]

Hope this doesn't die out.. Will be interesting to see how it ends. The gentleman provides great solutions, but is fighting the big dogs.

[@Lmngx13872]

He's basically micromanaging you through out the interview please give your speaker a chance to narrate his version.

[@martinfurman7127]

No smoke without fire.

[@akanimathebula810]

Such earth shattering allegations but Cyril, as usual, is doing nothing. He will twiddle his thumbs until someone else acts...

[@lindanidonald9622]

I like Bongani, but he really disappoints me sometimes 😔

[@lawrencehenshaw7491]

Well done it takes alot of courage to stand up for the right thing and the UIF. These Ministers should be arrested immediately. No excuses

[@lawrencehenshaw7491]

Also if the radio stations can ask the varius political parties to attend a live debate where they tell us what we need to know why we must vote for them.

[@makhinxumalo4820]

Mainstream media have constraints. Bingwa's show is a perfect example.

[@deniseludick6693]

Mthunzi Mdwaba seems to be an intelligent person just the kind of person we need in South Africa brave man

[@Lee_BuU]

Protect Dr.Mthunzi

[@Rithe2024]

I believe him. You can't get a tender without being requested a cut from the person releasing the tender the middle man, the person releasing funds.

[@SibusisoMbuli-my8ue]

Good idea Mr. Let me thank you for coming out bold with your idea..... Politics or no politics, let this project proceed.... It is time for our politicians to lay their selfish interests aside..... Let us support our black Capitalists and Entrepreneurs.... Finish & klaar!!!!

[@sizwemsilora9553]

This guy needs to go to MacG or Penuel so her may speak his heart out... Just wasted 13 minutes of my life... :(

[@Degrazy]

He spoke for 3 hours on the Sunday World podcast, it’s on their channel

[@patrickmaduna7714]

Why interview someone when you already have your own truth about him. Bongani could have just spent the 15 min telling us what He knows about Mthunzi.

[@hosiamodiga1325]

Next time you interview the guy ask question and let him answer Bonga .I mean he came through to the studio for heaven sake

[@richman604]

Interviewer mara! Let the guest speak. Don't control him.

[@lebomalope3408]

These guys have history

[@thabonkosi1385]

Give the guy a chance to talk! This kind of journalism sucks!

[@simamnkelemagaba7832]

The part "you don't go to the police" ...come on we are victims of cases that the police laughed at us for opening😭😭Mthunzi is too smart to go speak to people who do not have the same IQ as him, come on the police? Can I re open a case😩😩

[@user-vf1rp3ob7c]

Praise you Be anointed you and the 63 million The educators from school To university

[@user-dz1ij8tl3z]

I believe this guy his telling the truth

[@pulakekana1079]

this was an attack on the guys character. Something is not make sure with this interview

[@faithb4441]

Great job Mr Mdwaba..we r in support of you and yr stand. As for this interview your submission was clear n precise. Your contract you will handle legally no stress and your choice to or not to open a case with SAPS is understandable. We all have no confidence in them including the interviewer. Gatateway fee will just wreck their brains..all the best Mr Mthunzi..Bongani listening is a skill that u possess exercise it well u better than this 🎉

[@christodebeer3645]

You know, they get such a Big Salary then they are still greedy...they don't deserve to have a "life"...🙉

[@veronicakarstel9126]

And they don't deserve those high salaries plus perks like security. Health care, private schools, VIP protection

[@percylanga7204]

podcasts are more credible than some agents

[@sandilecedric2543]

Please assist guys,i'm the only one who is getting confuse here,is it an interview?/ interrogation?

[@enterprisefire8307]

Shame Bongani, he explained what the 8 streams aim to deliver. Please stay with us and COMPREHEND!!

[@akmahlawula8950]

The journalist is joulouse

[@teekay543]

This interview did not go well.

[@ndumisoshandu1460]

I see some people here want Mthunzi to refer this matter to the Public Protector 😂😂😂, are you guys that naive??

[@mallimapengu5412]

Mr presenter why did you call call mdwaba if you already have answers.are you on the pay roll?

[@thokozanidoctor5714]

Damm!, I hope Bongani is getting his 10% share from the bribery money.

[@mlungisimthanti8017]

Interviewer needs to afford the guest time to speak, not bombard him with 'sweeping' statements he'll like to go indepth responding too, the News Africa interview was better.

[@sabelochamane1741]

The interviewer😮😮

[@mamelafuzile5391]

Why does Bongani Bingwa interview people if he will not allow them to respond. This is poor communication. You ask an invitee a question and you allow the person to respond.

[@user-hd2kg5yg8g]

This guy interrogates instead of doing an interview.Too bad

[@briansosibo5562]

Bongani totally fumbled this one 😢

[@MAKHUVELE]

Please give this guy a chance to explain himself instead of managing him according to the media reports.

[@LukhanyoHlophe]

why cant we allow qualified men n women to just get on with their jobs

[@mlungisimthembu8335]

Bongani messed up this interview big time. Ask questions, do not make statements. Eg, why were you declared a delinquent? Allow us as the listeners to form our own position based on his response.