South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will stand before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (Zondo Commission) in April. Herein he will be asked to testify to allegations of looting and corruption that took place during Jacob Zuma’s reign.
Chairman of the Commission Judge Raymond Zondo, revealed during a hearing showcased on television that President Ramaphosa is summoned for four days, April 22, 23 and 28, 29.
The commission is probing allegations of looting and corruption which resulted in billions being stolen during Zuma’s time in office.
Zuma, some senior officials and his former cabinet members and CEOs of state-owned entities have been implicated for the allegations of looting and corruption which resulted in billions being stolen during Zuma’s time in office.
Current South African President has been asked to testify in his capacity as current head of the ruling party, African National Congress (ANC). This is in addition to his service as current President and Vice-President during the period of 2014 to 2018
Zuma refuse to appear before this commission to face the allegations and will therefore be facing legal action. The case is being heard on Thursday.
A report this month by the state’s Special Investigative Unit found that more than $800 million might have been lost to improper or corrupt government contracts for protective equipment for health workers and others as South Africa grappled with surging cases in the first few months of the pandemic.
Last month, the commission demanded two years in prison against Zuma for refusing to testify, before the Constitutional Court, the highest court in the country. His case will also be heard on Thursday.
These events highlight one of the main reasons Ramaphosa managed to propel himself to power. He stood firmly against corruption and pledged to root out corruption in South Africa.