Paul Hoffman doesn't go far enough on the topic of recovering the loot of state capture (“Criminal action cannot be first option to recover stolen SOE loot (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/letters/2021-02-18-letter-criminal-action-cannot-be-first-option-to-recover-stolen-soe-loot/)”, February 18).

The point needs to be made that the special purpose vehicle he envisages should not only be separated from fearful employees of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and the state itself, but should also be staffed with independent and fearless personnel of impeccable integrity who will not fall prey to the threats and wiles of the kleptocrats and their fellow travellers...

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