Millions Paid to Improve South Africa's Image, Minister Reveals

Minister of Tourism Tokozile Xasa has revealed that R9.6 million (U.S.$751,000) was paid to controversial UK public relations firm Bell Pottinger to promote South Africa's image abroad. Bell Pottinger was tied to the Gupta family while under this contract.

Cape of Good Hope in South Africa (file photo).

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