The portrait that emerged of the once-rising star in the ANC Youth League and who made it to several top positions in Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet, was one of an avaricious and ambitious man who tragically sold out principle and service, enabling the capture of the South African state for vast personal gain and colourful bespoke suits.
Norma Gigaba, who has reverted to her maiden name Mngoma despite the couple still being legally married, testified for six gruelling hours before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry in a late-night session on the eve of Freedom Day.
Over 6,000 viewers tuned into the session at its peak on the SABC live stream on YouTube, while thousands of others watched the broadcast on several local TV stations. #NormaGigaba and the #StateCaptureCommission trended throughout the session.
Gigaba considered Guptas his unofficial advisers, estranged wife tells Zondo
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South Africa: When Strong Institutions and Massive Inequalities Collide
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Former Eskom board chairperson Zola Tsotsi. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
The tussle between former Eskom executive Matshela Koko and former board chairperson Zola Tsotsi is far from over.
The two have been flinging allegations at each other at the state capture inquiry. Tsotsi fired the latest salvo on Friday.
Tsotsi was quizzed about Koko s evidence that he wanted to get rid of him in 2015 after Koko had suspended Malesela Sekhasimbe, who was close to Tsotsi.
The commission heard last year that Tsotsi had told board colleagues that Koko had been caught on camera engaged in an intimate escapade with an Eskom junior staffer.
Matshela Koko was promoted because of me : Zola Tsotsi tells Zondo commission
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