Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 04-02-2019
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says corruption is a crime and state capture is a form of corruption.
Madonsela was speaking to Radio Islam on Monday about her report into the extent of the looting of state resources.
Madonsela, who has been described by former British ambassador to SA Robin Renwick as “the person who saved South Africa”, is now is a Professor of law, holding a chair in social justice at Stellenbosch University.
She says the investigation into state capture was responding to specific allegations about former President Jacob Zuma and his son Duduzane.
“The president’s son in collaboration with the Gupta’s conspired to get rid of Minister Nene and replace him with somebody who was compliant on their pursuit of capturing the state to get contracts and to get licenses and related things.”
Madonsela says as an investigator she has a different methodology when investigating corruption, but in no way does it cast aspersions on Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s approach in the Bosasa Commission of Inquiry.
“I am certain that whatever approach which he has adopted, he knows what he is doing. But yet it is important that when you are investigating you take control of the scene of crime as fast as possible because criminals make sure they delete all tracks that lead you to the truth.”
Madonsela says one of her goals is to promote “democracy literacy” among students so that no longer will they be “conned” by corrupt political leaders.
She says South Africa was saved by “you and me and many others” all of who played different roles in taking a bite out of the “huge elephant”.
Listen to the interview with Thuli Madonsela
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