State of Capture Report: Ten explosive quotes

State of Capture Report: Ten explosive quotes

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's State of Capture Report is 355 pages long. Here are the 10 most explosive quotes from the much-anticipated report:

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1. Because we want honest answers that are coming from your heart, not prepared answers - Madonsela to President Zuma. 


2. It appears that the Board at Eskom was improperly appointed and not in line with the spirit of the King III report on good Corporate Governance.


3. What is further peculiar is how Minister Zwane, managed to reach Dubai on 7 December 2015 as there are no flight details for him travelling from Zurich to Dubai.


4. Mr A. Gupta made a further offer of R600 million to be deposited in an account of his choice. He asked if Mr Jonas had a bag which he could use to receive and carry R600,000 in cash immediately, which he declined - Madonsela on Mcebisi Jonas' account to her.


5. Mr A. Gupta admitted during my interview with him on 4 October 2016 that Mr Molefe is his "very good friend" and often visits his home in Saxonwold.


6. Between the period 2 August 2015 and 22 March 2016 Mr Molefe has called Mr Ajay Gupta a total of 44 times and Mr Ajay Gupta has called Mr Molefe a total of 14 times. For the period 5 August 2015 to 17 November 2015, Mr Molefe can be placed in the Saxonwold area on 19 occasions.


7. Nhlanhla Nene told Madonsela: At the time, there was speculation in the media about his removal. He therefore thought the alleged offer was just a 'bluff'.


8. Mcebisi Jonas on Ajay Gupta: Mr Ajay Gupta continued to speak. He disclosed names of "Comrades" they were working with and providing protection to. He mentioned that collectively as a family, they "made a lot of money from the State" and they wanted to increase the amount from R6 billion to R8 billion and that a bulk of their funds were held in Dubai. 


9. It appears that Minister Zwane's conduct may not be in line with section 96(2) of the Constitution and section 2 of the Executive Members Ethics Act.


10. I received no response from the President - Madonsela on President Zuma.

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