Mr Khumalo is a municipal official responsible for issuing trading licences. Ms Naidoo applies for a licence and fully complies with all legal requirements, making her entitled to its approval. Mr Khumalo informs her that, unless she pays him R20 000, he will deliberately delay processing her application for several months, which would cause her significant financial loss. Fearing the negative consequences of such a delay, Ms Naidoo pays the amount. Could Mr Khumalo’s actions be construed as unlawful and if so, for what?

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Mr Khumalo is guilty of corruption because he received gratification in the course of his official duties.

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Mr Khumalo is not guilty of any offence because Ms Naidoo consented to the payment and was not physically harmed.

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Mr Khumalo is guilty of extortion because he intentionally induced Ms Naidoo to make a payment through a threat of prejudice.

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Mr Khumalo is guilty of both corruption and extortion because any payment to a public official constitutes corruption, and any pressure constitutes extortion.

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