CAROL PATON: Honesty is the best policy, even for politicians like Ramaphosa
President’s silence may have been strategic but it cost the country R59bn and maybe its future
16 August 2021 - 14:40
President Cyril Ramaphosa was a brave man to sit through another two days of questioning at the Zondo commission on state capture. He seemed to believe, though, that he could smile, shrug and absolve himself with promises that such heinous things would never happen again.
But it was not that easy. Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo and the evidence leaders, with their eyes now fixed on the recommendations of the final report, had ground they needed to cover with him...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.