On January 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the final report from the state capture commission and finally, after three years of investigation and testimony, the country will collectively have an opportunity to read the commission’s findings.
The report will be made public confirmed minister in the presidency, Mondli Gungubele, on Thursday.
Since August 21, 2018, we have collectively been glued to our television screens as we watched the proceedings of the commission unfold, led by deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo.
Some of the notable persons that testified before the commission include former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi, former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas, president Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma.
The Zuma saga ultimately culminated in the former head of state being found in contempt of court and sentenced to prison only to be released on medical parole.
What became abundantly clear is the Gupta brother’s close association and friendship with Zuma was at the root of most of the corruption and pillaging that took place at almost every echelon of South Africa’s core institutions.
The Gupta brothers remain at large but once the final report is released, we will need a justice system that is ready and willing to prosecute those implicated.
National Prosecuting Authority boss, Shamila Batohi and Eskom boss, André de Ruyter have both come under fire recently, but both have been working tirelessly to stamp out corruption within their institutions and reverse the effects of the nine wasted years under Jacob Zuma.
Batohi faces criticism over the lack of high-profile prosecutions during her tenure, specifically concerning those implicated in state capture and the departure this week of Hermione Cronje, while De Ruyter has been called out for the ongoing blackouts and poor performance at the power utility.
But both people are facing the enormous task of uncovering dirt with their organisations, resetting the organisation, and battling the elements of state capture that still have roots within both bodies, writes Pieter du Toit (Subscribe to read).
Come New Year’s Day when the bomb explodes, we’ll be glad to have these competent people in place to continue the salvation of not just their respective organisations but South Africa as a whole.
Here’s a roundup of interesting opinions, analyses, and editorials:
- Karyn Maughan | SA needs to empower corruption busters – and here are 5 ways to do it – News24 (Subscribe to read)
- Hybrid warfare is on the rise globally. Might South Africa’s Eskom be its latest victim? – The Conversation
- Covid-19 symptoms now are far milder than in the first three waves, says Netcare CEO – Daily Maverick
- SA can’t campaign against travel bans but restrain its economy – Sunday Times Daily (Subscribe to read)
- SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: A million and a half ways to fleece the taxpayer – Financial Mail (Subscribe to read)
- EDITORIAL: Jab refusers are holding back the economy – Business Day (Subscribe to read)
