IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka Allegedly Caught on Camera Trying To Bribe Journalist With R60,000
- The Independent Development Trust's suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, was reportedly caught on camera trying to bribe a journalist
- Malaka was recorded allegedly attempting to stop the journalist from investigating one of her estates relating to a contract
- South Africans slammed Malaka and applauded the journalist for his actions, which exposed the alleged bribery
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WESTERN CAPE — The suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), Tebogo Malaka, is under fire after she allegedly tried to bribe a journalist.
According to video footage from Daily Maverick, Malaka met with journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh on 3 August 2025. This was after her spokesperson, Phasha Makgolane, allegedly approached Myburg with the intent to influence him to stop his ongoing investigation into one of Malaka's properties.
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What happened during the meeting?
The meeting took place after Myburgh reportedly met with Makgolane on 6 June, who allegedly offered Myburgh regular payments of more than R100,000 and his choice of lucrative contracts in exchange for more favourable press coverage. He then informed him of Malaka's intention to speak to him about the investigation.
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Myburgh, after informing his editors and preparing for the meeting, met with them. In the video, which has gone viral on social media, Malaka is heard saying that she wants Myburgh to drop the investigation into her.
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Money allegedly exchanged
After Malaka had a conversation with Myburgh, Makgolane returned to them. Myburgh asked how much they had, and they blatantly said R60,000. Makgolane then produced a white Dior bag with a stack of R200 notes held together by elastic bands. Myburgh took pictures of the money and revealed to them that he had no intention of accepting the money. He placed the money between them and left.
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What happened to Malaka?
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson suspended Malaka in July for her involvement in the irregular awarding of an R800 million Pressure Swing Adsorption Oxygent Plant tender. Malaka and other officials were involved, including the General Manager for Supply Chain Management, Dr Molebedi Sisi.
The Economic Freedom Fighters opened a case against Macpherson in January and accused him of interfering with an IDT tender. Macpherson allegedly pressed the IDT to pay a contractor, and the EFF cried foul.
Two Emalahleni Local Municipality MMCs were arrested for accepting a R20,000 bribe. The South African Police Service nabbed them at the Witbank Dam on 16 April.
What did South Africans say?
Netizens condemned Malaka and her spokesperson.
Akani Nwanati said:
"Arrest this person and close the chapter for good."
J Anderson said:
"Arrest her, repo all her assets and money, and strip her of her titles and status."
The Truth said:
"Tebogo Malaka will go down in history as the dumbest corrupt official to ever be a corrupt official."
Minister of Staff said:
"Thank you, General Mkhwanazi. People are now working after you exposed some of them."
Nqobile said:
"She must be jailed and all assets be seized."
Advocate Teffo alleges that he was offered a bribe
In a related article, Briefly News reported that advocate Malesela Teffo claimed he was offered a bribe to drop the Senzo Meyiwa case. He made the revelation on Podcast and Chill.
Teffo alleged that a senior government official offered him R45 million to walk away from his role on the case. Netizens debated his claims.
Travel gent shares why he loves SA after airport bribe experience
In other news, Briefly News reported that a South African travel content creator sparked conversation online after sharing why he loves his home country following an amusing airport bribery experience.
Chad Nathan, who describes himself as a part-time adventurer and global wanderer with a passion for travel and visual storytelling, posted a video that has got people talking about corruption in South Africa.
The video was shared in June by entertainment content creator @Southafriworld with the caption: "You gotta love South Africa 🇿🇦😂."
Gent shares why he loves SA after airport bribe experience he airport that perfectly captures the complex relationship many South Africans have with small-scale corruption. G
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