The state capture inquiry, which is headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has been given a 24-month extension from March by the High Court in Pretoria, on condition there are no objections. Zondo had approached the court last week seeking the extension, the commission said on Tuesday. The court granted the request on Monday, subject to confirmation on October 2. Zondo said that although the extension was subject to confirmation it brought "relief" to the commission. "If the extension is confirmed on October 2 we will be able to really focus on our work without having to be concerned that in a few months’ time the commission may have to stop its work because the 180 days will be up which has been the case so far, particularly for many of the people appointed to assist the commission or to work for the commission," he said. The commission is looking into malfeasance in which high-profile politicians including former president Jacob Zuma have been implicated. Former finance min...
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