Norma Mngoma testifies at the Zondo Commission on 26 April, 2021 in Johannesburg. It is reported that the Commission heard Gupta related evidence. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
Lawyers representing Malusi Gigaba wrongly argued that Nomachule Mngoma shouldn t testify at the Zondo commission due to marital privilege.
Omphemetse Sibanda explains why the lawyer got it wrong.
The State Capture Commission has made it clear that former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba will not be allowed to hide behind the veil of marital privilege to prevent his estranged wife Nomachule Mngoma from giving damning testimony about his relationship with the Guptas.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, without saying a lot, conveyed a message that those required to turn up at the commission can run from accountability, but can t hide their wrong deeds or their complicity to corruption and state capture.
Salim Essa appears to have to modified Eskom suspension letters, Zondo told State capture commission investigator, Professor Cecil Louwrens, said that his analysis of the Eskom suspension letters showed the creator as Suzanne Daniels. FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Zondo during the first public hearing on state capture allegations in Johannesburg on 20 August 2018. Picture: AFP.
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JOHANNESBURG - State capture commission investigator Professor Cecil Louwrens on Wednesday said that Salim Essa appeared to have modified the letters that suspended Eskom executives in 2015.
Essa has long been alleged to have either masterminded or at least known about the suspensions and even written the letters.
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But Parliament cannot investigate every allegation, she
argues
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Evidence leader contradicts her, saying that committees have
extensive powers
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55m ago I m grateful the disconnect has been pointed out to
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Committee observed that the naturalisation was rejected, but
overturned by then minister Gigaba.
Committee recommended criminal charges.
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Commission evidence leader focussing on why committees
declined to conduct state capture investigations
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The Speaker delegates responsibility to the House Chair,
says Modise.
She argues that the House Chair is responsible to bring matters
to the Speaker s attention
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Montana accuses Zondo Inquiry of favouring ex-Prasa board chair Molefe Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) group chief executive, Lucky Montana, said that he still believed that the commission was biased and pursuing a predetermined agenda. A screengrab of former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana appearing at the state capture inquiry on 16 April 2021. Picture: SABC/YouTube
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JOHANNESBURG - Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) group chief executive, Lucky Montana, said that the state capture commission had shown that it favoured former board chair, Popo Molefe, and that it was ignoring evidence against him and Werksmans Attorneys.