Raymond Zondo seeks extension for state capture probe
The commission’s assessment says it will take two years to complete
The highly anticipated state capture inquiry is likely to take two years to complete its work, six months more than the time allocated in the terms of reference, commission chairman Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said. Previously, 180 days had been set aside for the commission to complete its investigations, hearings and final report, but after an assessment this was found to be impossible. The commission’s work could take even longer, depending on the investigations and whether those called to testify make themselves available. The Gupta brothers and former president Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane, who are central to allegations of state capture, did not arrive for the inquiry held by Parliament’s portfolio committee on public enterprises in April despite being subpoenaed. Zondo is aware that the commission might even go over the two-year assessment. "It may well be investigations go on [and] we find that actually there needs to be more time than that. But at this stage, that’s our ...
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