Zondo commission
Brian Molefe distances himself from allegations of Gupta influence
Former Eskom CEO tells state capture inquiry his career did not need external help
03 March 2021 - 21:44
Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe denied at the state capture commission on Wednesday that his career was dictated by external influences, apparently contradicting claims made by former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas.
In an affidavit to the commission‚ Jonas had claimed that Molefe benefited from his proximity with the controversial Gupta family. He alleged that one of the brothers said they worked closely with a number of people‚ “including Lynne Brown and Brian Molefe‚ and‚ as a result‚ they were protected”...
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