Former MEC needs more info from Free State for state-capture inquiry testimony
The Free State provincial government has not afforded its former economic development MEC Mxolisi Dukwana all of the relevant information he needs to corroborate his evidence before the state-capture inquiry. Testifying before the Zondo commission on Friday‚ Dukwana outlined his seven-month battle to retrieve crucial information from his time in office that relates to his testimony. Dukwana is expected to reveal how ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule allegedly abused his position when he was Free State premier to award lucrative contracts to business people‚ including the Gupta family. About seven months ago‚ Dukwana said he approached the Bloemfontein high court for an Anton Piller order‚ which would allow him the right to search premises and seize evidence without prior warning. This type of order is generally intended to prevent the destruction of relevant evidence. “I found that if I were to alert anyone that I was going to come to the commission and I needed information‚ I can...
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