Angelo Agrizzi

Angelo Agrizzi is a South African convicted criminal and former chief operating officer of Bosasa, a South African logistics company, until 2016.^[1] He is best known for his testimony to the Zondo Commission, during which he blew the whistle^[2] on the corrupt relationship between Bosasa and members of the South African government and governing African National Congress (ANC).^[1][3][4][5]

His testimony followed a press statement released on the night of 21 August 2018, in which Agrizzi said that he had decided to "provide comprehensive details" about "racketeering, corruption and money laundering that I have been aware of over the last 18 years" at Bosasa.^[6]

Agrizzi grew up in Germiston in the former Transvaal.^[7] His family immigrated to South Africa from Italy.^[8] He is currently facing criminal corruption and bribery charges in connection with his time at Bosasa.^[9]

In November 2025, Agrizzi entered into a plea agreement with the State, admitting to charges of corruption and money-laundering linked to the company’s controversial contracts with the Department of Correctional Services.^[10] Agrizzi received a 10-year sentence for each count of corruption and an additional 10 years for money laundering—but the sentences were wholly suspended for five years, as he is sick.^[11]