A South African businessman who made headlines for blowing the whistle on a major bribery scandal involving the country's government has secured a plea deal. The businessman, who had been a key witness in a high-profile corruption inquiry, had been facing charges related to his own business dealings. However, in a surprising turn of events, prosecutors have agreed to drop some of the charges in exchange for his cooperation and testimony. The deal is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing investigation into corruption within the South African government.


Businessman who blew the whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal  AP News