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The Zondo Commission found that former President Jacob Zuma played a pivotal role in enabling and facilitating state capture in South Africa. Here’s how he was implicated: 1.Facilitating the Gupta Family’s Influence: The commission found that Zuma allowed the Gupta family to exert considerable influence over government appointments and decisions. The Guptas, who were close associates of Zuma, used this influence to secure lucrative contracts with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and influence appointments to high-ranking positions that would benefit their business interests. 2.Cabinet Appointments Favoring the Guptas: The commission provided evidence that Zuma appointed ministers who would be favorable to the Guptas. For example, former finance ministers Nhlanhla Nene and Pravin Gordhan were replaced by ministers who were reportedly more willing to cooperate with the Guptas’ interests. The most notable example was the controversial appointment of Des van Rooyen as finance minister in 2015, who had alleged ties to the Guptas. The commission concluded that Zuma acted improperly in making appointments that benefited the Guptas rather than serving the country’s best interests. 3.Undermining State-Owned Enterprises: Zuma’s leadership contributed to systemic corruption within SOEs such as Eskom, Transnet, and South African Airways (SAA). The commission found that Zuma supported the placement of Gupta-linked individuals in key roles within these enterprises. For instance, at Eskom, Zuma endorsed the appointments of executives and board members who facilitated contracts and payments that benefited Gupta-owned companies. This led to significant financial losses and operational problems in these SOEs, notably contributing to Eskom’s ongoing power supply issues. 4.Weakening Law Enforcement Agencies: The commission highlighted that Zuma actively weakened institutions meant to fight corruption, such as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS). He appointed individuals to senior roles in these agencies who were allegedly loyal to him and the Gupta family, undermining their ability to investigate and prosecute corruption cases. This enabled the continuation of state capture without accountability. 5.Interference in the Removal of Whistleblowers and Critics: The Zondo Commission found that Zuma played a role in sidelining or removing individuals who resisted or spoke out against state capture. This included high-ranking officials who opposed the undue influence of the Guptas or raised concerns about corruption within SOEs. For instance, Nhlanhla Nene and Mcebisi Jonas, both finance officials who opposed Gupta influence, were pressured or removed from their positions. 6.Personal Financial Gains and Family Involvement: While the commission did not directly tie Zuma to specific financial transactions, it highlighted how his family, including his son Duduzane Zuma, directly benefited from their connections with the Guptas. Duduzane had business dealings with the Guptas and reportedly profited from contracts awarded to Gupta companies, raising questions about how Zuma’s actions served his family’s financial interests. 7.Recommendations for Prosecution: Given these findings, the commission recommended that law enforcement pursue criminal charges against Zuma. Justice Raymond Zondo noted that Zuma’s actions went beyond ordinary political misconduct and contributed to a systematic erosion of state institutions, which ultimately harmed South Africa’s economy and governance. The Zondo Commission’s findings on Zuma were significant, as they highlighted the role of a sitting president in fostering a network of corruption and capturing state resources for private gain. These findings have led to ongoing legal challenges for Zuma and have underscored the need for systemic reforms to prevent future abuses of power.

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Nelson Mandela was called a terrorist, and was on USA terror watch list, Lumumba, Sankara were all called terrorists. Every African who defended African interests is called a terrorist.