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Suspended Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka is at the center of a major bribery scandal in South Africa, after video evidence surfaced showing Malaka and IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane allegedly offering R60,000 in cash to Daily Maverick journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh to suppress an investigation into alleged corruption and property dealings[1][4][5].

The video, released by Daily Maverick on August 6, 2025, shows the cash being handed over at a restaurant meeting in Stellenbosch. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from media organizations and the public, with the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) decrying the ease and brazenness of the attempt[4].

Malaka had already been suspended in July 2025 over her alleged role in an R836 million oxygen plant tender debacle, which saw major procedural failings and regulatory breaches after the IDT managed the rollout of oxygen facilities for the Department of Health. An independent forensics report by PwC recommended disciplinary action against Malaka, finding she failed to prevent or address violations that could have cost the state hundreds of millions[2].

While investigations continue, Public Works & Infrastructure Deputy Director General Carmen-Joy Abrahams has been named acting CEO. The Department of Health is moving to re-tender the oxygen plant project as patients in public hospitals remain in need of essential infrastructure[2].

Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has opened a criminal case regarding the bribery incident and will address the media on the matter, emphasizing efforts to restore stability and accountability within the IDT[3][6].

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