Editorial | Was R1bn state capture inquiry worth it?
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, was a historic milestone. Its term had to be extended twice, after initial timetables were missed. Needless to say, the commission came at a price, costing close to R1 billion.The common retort to this is: only once the report has been released can we objectively assess its impact and its usefulness.
Many who appeared before Zondo squirmed as they battled to explain their questionable conduct under the relentless questioning of the likes of Advocate Kate Hofmeyr. Zuma blatantly defied the commission, which led to his incarceration for contempt of court.President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: GCISFormer Eskom CEO Brian Molefe. Photo: Rosetta Msimango
As Zondo said: “[Ultimately], the commission’s work can’t be measured in rands and cents. We have to make sure looting doesn’t happen again.Analysis | Not all within the ANC are complicit in state capture – Ramaphosa The governing party and its members in government have to display intolerance towards corruption by acting immediately when such is reported. Former health minister Zweli Mkhize’s Digital Vibes scandal and the personal protective equipment procurement scandals are examples that lessons have not been learnt and corruption continues unabated.
It is not for Zondo’s report to spell out our values and basic ethics. However, we hope that, once released, the commission’s report will be taken seriously and its recommendations acted on. We also hope that prosecutions will follow.
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