Des van Rooyen details Thuli Madonsela’s allegations against him
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen has disclosed in court papers correspondence detailing the “key allegations” upon which he was implicated in the Public Protector's state capture investigation. These included that the Gupta family knew beforehand of his appointment as finance minister in December 2015 and that, on his appointment, he arrived at the National Treasury with advisers “aligned to the Gupta family”. However, Van Rooyen strenuously denied the allegations and the Public Protector's counsel also told the court that her report — finalised, signed but as yet unreleased — did not make any findings or recommendations against Van Rooyen. The investigation was to look into complaints of inappropriate relationship between President Jacob Zuma, other state official and the Gupta family. It was planned to be released on Friday but delayed after two last-minute interdict applications, by President Jacob Zuma and Van Rooyen. The letter sent by Pub...
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