Zuma defends Duduzane’s business relationship with the Guptas
Angry president says leaked Gupta e-mails proves SA is a ‘transparent society’
President Jacob Zuma has defended his son Duduzane’s business relationship with the Guptas‚ telling opposition MPs they were being "unfair" for saying he was benefiting from his presidency. Zuma was responding to a question from the DA leader Mmusi Maimane in the National Assembly on Thursday‚ who said Zuma’s presidency had benefited a few politically-connected individuals‚ including Duduzane, who is a business partner of his friends the Guptas. A visibly irate Zuma‚ told Maimane it was unfair of him to single out Duduzane because he was not trading with government entities. "I have not heard that his business has ever benefited from government where Zuma has benefited to say give him something. Never‚ I’ve never done that‚ he’s involved in business in his own accord and there are circumstances why he had to go to business‚" said Zuma. The president added that there was no law that prevented his son from becoming a businessman. "There’s no law that says he can’t get into business an...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.