Dirk Conradie

“Judge Thomas Masuku found Conradie and Damases guilty on counts of corruptly soliciting gratification as a reward for using influence in procuring a contract, and attempting or conspiring to contravene sections of the Anti-Corruption Act.”

“Judge Thomas Masuku convicted Conradie (66) and a family friend, Sara Damases (61), on the two charges in a judgement delivered in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.”

“Masuku found him not guilty on that charge.”

“Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been convicted of corruption in a marathon litigation involving a N$60 million tender at the telecommunications giant, MTC.”

“HIGH Court Judge Thomas Masuku has found prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie and a co-accused, Sarah Damases, guilty of contravening section 42 of the Anti-Corruption Act after they allegedly tried to convince the directors of advertising company DV8 Saatchi & Saatchi to hire Damases as their Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) partner in exchange for securing a N$60 million advertising contract.”

“He thus found both guilty on the charge of conspiring, and the matter was postponed to 26 February 2026 for matters related to sentencing submissions.”

“If regard is given to the socio-economic development of the country and the fact that more than half of the population live in poverty, then the Constitution has not achieved much, he said.”