Disbarred advocate and former Limpopo MEC for safety Seth Nthai has been sentenced to two years behind bars or a fine of R500,000 after he pleaded guilty to corruption.
Nthai tried to solicit a R5m bribe from Italian businessman Mario Vittorrio Marcenaro and his associates 16 years ago.
On Wednesday, Nthai entered into a plea agreement with the state in the Johannesburg high court.
He was then found guilty and sentenced.
The court ordered him to pay the first R50,000 immediately after the order. Thereafter, he would pay R50,000 monthly until March 2026.