Magda Wierzycka on being tapped and harassed; and her view that SA has herd immunity
Former Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka is in the media spotlight again, this time as a victim of state spying activities. In this interview with Alec Hogg, Wierzycka says the harassment included her phone being tapped and people following her, with the Sygnia founder eventually hiring bodyguards. She also shares her views on vaccines and why South Africa has reached herd immunity.
Magda Wierzycka on being a victim of state spying:
When I became a very active critic of what was happening – not only of Jacob Zuma but also of the corruption that was happening in South Africa – I always said the corruption in South Africa was actually driven by global giant multinational companies, like McKinsey which paid bribes. Much of my knowledge came from Gupta leaks and my awareness of Gupta leaks. I became a target – and I wasn’t alone.