STATE CAPTURE REPORT
DA believes Public Protector Mkhwebane trying to protect Zuma
Opposition says the protector confirmed referring the incriminating state capture report, but turned on Thuli Madonsela instead
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed having referred her predecessor’s report into state capture to both the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority, in line with the recommendations, the DA said on Sunday. DA leader Mmusi Maimane said in a statement he had also received assurances from the Hawks on Sunday that an investigation connected to the corruption charges laid against President Jacob Zuma was receiving attention. Both the DA and the EFF have indicated that they will oppose vigorously the Presidency’s bid for a legal review of the recommendations of the state of capture report. Papers were expected to be filed this week ahead of the Friday deadline for Zuma to establish a judicial commission of inquiry. Mkhwebane confirmed on Saturday that she had laid a criminal charge against Thuli Madonsela following a complaint from Zuma over a leaked audio tape of an interview during the state capture probe. The Sunday Times reported Mkhwebane as saying she had opened t...
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