Botswanan anger over Somizi's half-a-million pula deal

The Sowetan reported on Monday that the Idols SA judge was allegedly awarded a half-a-million pula deal to direct the country's golden jubilee celebrations next month in Gaborone.

The country had budgeted 100million pula (about R130-million) for the celebrations, appointing a committee with the name Botswana50 (Bot50). The country's anti-corruption unit, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), is investigating the tenders awarded after the committee was accused of corruption and favouritism.

Botswanan dancers and choreographers have meanwhile complained they were being sidelined, asking why a local choreographer was not hired instead.

Red Pepper PR and Consultancy agency, who contracted Mhlongo, did not respond when approached for comment by the Sowetan at the time of publishing.

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