Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's office has confirmed receipt of the request to probe the controversial partnership between state arms manufacturer Denel and the Gupta family.Her spokesperson‚ Oupa Segwale‚ said on Thursday they have received the letter from trade union Solidarity requesting that the joint venture be probed.Solidarity's quest for Madonsela's probe stems from media reports last Friday that the controversial Gupta family‚ which has come under fire for its alleged state capture through links with President Jacob Zuma‚ have teamed up with Denel to profit from the sale of its products in the East.Denel reportedly announced the formation of joint venture company Denel Asia last week‚ but did not identify the controversial family as shareholders by name.The joint venture was said to have been concluded in the absence of Denel’s permanent chief executive‚ chief financial officer and company secretary‚ all three of whom are on suspension.In the press release‚ Denel is repo...
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