Linda Mti
Linda Mti served as National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). From 2003, she was one of the primary government-side beneficiaries of Bosasa (African Global Operations)‘s systematic bribery of prison officials to secure lucrative state contracts. The Zondo Commission found she and CFO Patrick Gillingham “facilitated the unlawfulness of tenders in breach of the Constitution and legislation” to benefit themselves, their families and Bosasa officials. She faces charges in the R1.8 billion Bosasa-DCS corruption case, still at pretrial stage as of 2024–2025.
Bosasa’s DCS scheme: From 2003, Bosasa targeted Mti with cash bribes, a new vehicle, home improvements (security upgrades), and flights, accommodation and travel. In exchange, Mti facilitated four major DCS contract awards to Bosasa: catering, access control, fencing and television services at prisons across South Africa — part of a R2.3 billion corrupt contract pipeline. The SIU found an “improper and corrupt relationship.”
NPA recovery action: The NPA seeks to recover approximately R318,500 from Mti’s children, who received gifts as part of Bosasa’s corrupt activities.
Criminal case: Charged alongside Patrick Gillingham, Andries van Tonder (Bosasa CFO) and (originally) Angelo Agrizzi and Vincent Smith in the R1.8 billion corruption case. Agrizzi’s November 2025 plea deal was justified by the NPA as necessary to secure his testimony for Mti’s prosecution. North Gauteng High Court pretrial ongoing.
Connections
- Bosasa (African Global Operations) — primary bribe recipient in DCS scheme; facilitated R2.3bn+ in corrupt contracts
- Patrick Gillingham — co-accused; DCS CFO; both charged together in R1.8bn case
- Zondo Commission — found prima facie corruption; recommended prosecution
- Vincent Smith — co-accused in broader Bosasa DCS indictment