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.

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In Zimbabwe just this week, we lost the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sibusiso Moyo to COVID-19. The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa informed the nationont he passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu, full statement below;

TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS

THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY 2021

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE PASSING OF MINISTER JACKSON MTHEMBU

It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from COVID-related complications.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss.

Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss.

I extend my deepest sympathies to the Minister’s family, to his colleagues, comrades and many friends.

Issued by:

President Cyril Ramaphosa

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