ESKOM HEARINGS
Gupta brothers could be on witness list at inquiry
Should the Guptas or their associates be summoned before Parliament, they would have to appear if they wished to avoid a fine or even a criminal record
The Gupta brothers, Ajay and Atul, as well as President Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane, would have to appear before the parliamentary inquiry into alleged irregularities at Eskom should they be summoned. What is not clear, though, is whether leaked e-mails allegedly between the Guptas would be admissible as evidence at the inquiry, due to start in August. Zukiswa Rantho‚ acting chairwoman of the portfolio committee on public enterprises‚ has reportedly said the committee would seek legal advice on whether it can call the Guptas before the inquiry. It would also find out whether the committee can include the leaked Gupta e-mails, which raise issues of state capture, in the inquiry. In terms of rule 167 of the National Assembly, anyone can be summoned before a parliamentary inquiry, including a minister. Failure to appear before a commission is a criminal offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment. In terms of this rule, should the Guptas or their associates be summoned before Parliament...
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