Zuma wants details on state capture investigation
President has written to Thuli Madonsela asking for names of witnesses she interviewed and transcripts of their testimony
President Jacob Zuma has written to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, requesting her to provide him with the names of witnesses interviewed in her probe into alleged state capture as well as transcripts of their testimony.Madonsela was expected to meet with Zuma for a second time on Monday after he apparently failed to answer questions she posed to him as part of her investigation into state capture.Madonsela’s seven-year term ends on October 15 but she has previously said that she would draw up a preliminary report on the state capture investigation.After discussions with Zuma’s legal team on Thursday‚ it was agreed the president would be given questions and he would answer them in an affidavit. He would then meet the public protector again and provide answers on matters needing clarity.On Monday afternoon the Presidency issued a statement saying that Zuma had written to Madonsela requesting her to "allow him or his legal representative to question other witnesses‚ determined by th...
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.