The reason for this Summit is to discuss the security system in Mozambique. This concern arouse from the acts of terrorism perpetrated against innocent civilians, women and children in some districts of Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique. SADC leaders are using this to affirm their commitment to contribute towards bringing lasting peace and security to the region.

South African president, Ramaphosa will be standing in front of the Zondo Commission to give testimony to the corruption and mass looting that took place during the period he was Vice President under Zuma. As a result he could not be in attendance and this was one of the reasons that facilitated the need to postpone the meeting. Ramaphosa is the incoming Chairperson for this meeting.

Another reason for the Summit date being pushed back is the absence of the Chairperson, His Excellency President Mokgweesti Eric Keabetswe. As the meeting could not take place without this two key figures it was inevitably moved to a later date.

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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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