Zondo – Hogan – Zuma – State capture

  “In many of these SOEs, the memorandums of association prescribed that the minister appoint the CEO. If there is no trust or no endorsement of that CEO by the board, it’s a very difficult relationship.   "It is very important that the minister does not interfere with the work of the CEO. Corporate governance is… Continue reading Zondo – Hogan – Zuma – State capture

Zuma and his Zondo commission about State capture

  Former president Jacob Zuma, through his legal counsel, has indicated that he does not want to take part in the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture any further.  When the commission — chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo — reconvened on Friday, Muzi Sikhkakhane SC, acting on behalf of Zuma, revealed that… Continue reading Zuma and his Zondo commission about State capture

Zuma in action – his own Zondo Commission

The Zondo Commission was appointed by Zuma himself.  It was to "establish the truth regarding the fraud, corruption, state capture, etc."   Is this really possible in a corrupt and failed state?   Former President Jacob Zuma is appearing at the Zondo commission of inquiry where he is expected to answer the allegations of state capture that… Continue reading Zuma in action – his own Zondo Commission

Zondo Commission – Ngoako Ramatlhodi (spy) – Zuma

  Die Zuma oomblikke - Daarvan gaan nog baie gesien word - die een gee die ander die skuld, niks is onmoontlik nie  - Wat het van die bandopnames geword waarin Zuma ook betrokke was? Are they playing musical chairs, even here like in parliament?   Ramatlhodi has challenged the former president Zuma to a lie… Continue reading Zondo Commission – Ngoako Ramatlhodi (spy) – Zuma

Ramaphosa

  18 January 2019 - A few years ago, Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi was summoned by his boss and company CEO Gavin Watson to join him at a meeting at the Michaelangelo Hotel in Johannesburg.  He found Watson near the Koi Pond in the atrium where the city’s moneyed set meet over power lunches or high… Continue reading Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa and his mission(s)

  "The deadly Public Protector/President dance comes to a close".   This considered, knowledgeable report on the looming showdown between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the office that proved the nemesis of his predecessor, is essential reading. That’s if you want to understand how badly an unfavourable finding by the controversial Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, might affect the nation’s… Continue reading Ramaphosa and his mission(s)