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Africa Melane is joined by veteran politician and author Tony Leon to unpack revelations from his new memoir Being There: Backstories from the Political Front. Leon, South Africa’s longest-serving leader of the official opposition and former ambassador, offers a candid, insider account of the high-stakes negotiations that led to the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by veteran legal journalist Karyn Maughan from News24 joins live from the Bloemfontein High Court, where the high-profile asbestos corruption trial of former Free State Premier and ex-ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has resumed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, ushering in major reforms to South Africa's intelligence services. The new law dissolves the State Security Agency, replacing it with two entities: the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) and the Domestic Intelligence Agency (DIA). It also re-establishes the National Academy of Intelligence and tightens oversight mechanisms. The Presidency says these amendments align with recommendations from the 2018 High-Level Review Panel and the Zondo Commission. But what does this all mean for you? Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Prof. Anthon Harber, Director at the Campaign for Free Expression.....

A leading opinion former in Washington, the 64-year-old Hudson Institute, is calling for personal sanctions. One of the US's leading Think Tanks, it argues that decades long attacks by the ANC justifies the Global Magnitsky Act to be used against the party's current and former leaders, including those exposed by the Zondo Commission. Hudson senior fellow Josh Meservey, who regularly hosts SA delegations in Washington, explains how far such sanctions would reach, how they would be implemented and their impact. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

Economic issues only tend to grab attention when their consequences have a direct impact on our pockets. South Africans are in one of those rare moments right now after the ANC was blocked from jacking up VAT from 15% to 17% to fund an increase for public sector employees who already receive the highest share of tax in the world. So a World Bank report quantifying the economic cost of SA's massive ‘BEE premium' put this elite-benefitting policy into the spotlight in a country where Black unemployment has risen from 6m to 11m since 2007. In this fascinating interview, Gabriel Crouse a fellow at the prestigious Institute of Race Relations, estimates that ending BEE would enable VAT to actually be cut to 11.5%. Notably, the BEE Scam was also highlighted by the Zondo Commission. Crouse spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

With Police Minister Senzo Mchunu having ordered a halt to the filling of vacant posts at Crime Intelligence, Forensics for Justice founder Paul O'Sullivan is fighting the “parachuted” appointment two months ago of a 29-year-old brigadier who allegedly has no police training or experience, no driver's license, no firearms training, no specialised skills - and no Security Clearance.  O'Sullivan has given the Brigadier 14 days to produce all documentation relating to her appointment, including the names of those that facilitated it; resign; and hand back all payments - or face charges “to expose the criminal that appointed you”. O'Sullivan says big portions of the police remain captured because the Zondo Commission did not investigate a large number of appointments of individuals with high rank who are not fit and proper to be in those positions. O'Sullivan calls for an internal Commission of Inquiry into “the very many senior appointments that have been unlawfully made” over the last 10 years. “If the person that's appointed as Commissioner of Police in 2025 is an ethical person, I will gladly render service free of charge in saying, listen here, this is the research that we've done, here's a good starting block for you because we've got a number of senior police officials that need to be chased away - and the sooner they're chased away, the better.” Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. The seventh BizNews Conference, BNC#7, is to be held in Hermanus from March 11 to 13, 2025. The 2025 BizNews Conference is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for members of the BizNews community to interact directly with the keynote speakers, old (and new) friends from previous BNC events – and to interact with members of the BizNews team. Register for BNC#7 here.

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this edition, Tom Fox welcomes Adrian Roux, a senior associate at Edward Nathan Sonnenberg, to discuss recent legislative changes in South Africa's anti-corruption efforts and their global relevance. Adrian highlights the introduction of a new offense in South Africa akin to the UK's Bribery Act's ‘failure to prevent bribery' offense and discusses a new policy directive for non-trial resolutions for companies facing corruption charges. Both initiatives aim to mitigate extensive corruption exposed during the Zuma era's state capture saga, which involved high-profile public and private sector corruption cases investigated by the Zondo Commission. Adrian explains the challenges and implications of these legislative changes for compliance professionals globally, emphasizing the importance of understanding new compliance obligations and developing adequate procedural defenses. Additionally, the episode touches on increased international cooperation between South African and U.S. authorities in white-collar enforcement. This collaboration, noted in recent FCPA enforcement actions, signifies a growing trend towards global enforcement in corporate compliance and anti-corruption matters. Highlights in this episode: New Legislative Changes in South Africa Failure to Prevent Offense Adequate Procedures and Compliance Programs Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive International Cooperation in White Collar Enforcement  Resources: Arian Roux on LinkedIn ENS Law Firm Zondo Commission Report on State Capture Article on 34A of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com. For an audio/video version of the Compliance Kids book, Speaking Up is AWESOME, contact Tom Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane and National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi are appearing before the Justice and Constitutional Development Portfolio today. MPs are concerned about communication between the Justice ministry and the NPA, following recent reports that the Department has not been forthcoming with documents and information relating to the Zondo Commission report. The NPA needs access to this database, in order to prosecute matters relating to the Zondo report. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Parliamentary journalist, Abra Barbier.

Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has responded to criticism over his appointment to the electricity and energy committee in parliament. Molefe, who was sworn in as an MK Party representative last week, faces allegations of advancing state capture during his tenure at Eskom, according to the Zondo Commission's findings. In an interview with our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, Molefe explained why he joined the MK Party and rejected claims that his committee role constitutes a conflict of interest, citing his yet-to-be-proven guilty in a court of law

In his weekly take on political developments, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer slams the “cabal of people now cohorting into a public political party (MK) in Parliament”. He describes Jacob Zuma, Brian Molefe, Andile Mngxitama, Siyabonga Gama, Floyd Shivambu, Dr. John Hlope, Lucky Montana, and Mzwanele Manyi as among “the most unscrupulous accused people that harm this country on all levels of State Capture, SOE collapse, and debatably the country's collapse”. “That's your 10 Most Wanted poster right there.” As for the defection of Shivambu to MK from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), De Beer says: “This was orchestrated, is orchestrated and planned.” Describing the battle to prosecute those fingered by the Zondo Commission, he points out: “We spent billions on the Zondo Commission, three years, more than 16 volumes and…some of them are sitting in MK.” De Beer also dissects the latest coalition dramas between the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other parties in metros and municipalities. He further gives his take on what Elon Musk might have gained from his X interview with former US President Donald Trump. And he analyses the bold moves to self-sufficiency by Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré who has turned down help from both the West and the East.

The Department of Justice has refuted claims that it blocked the NPA's Investigative Directorate from obtaining vital evidence from the State Capture Commission. This response comes after reports surfaced, alleging that the NPA had been unable to access key state capture digital evidence for more than two years. The reports further indicated that the NPA and the Investigating Directorate had completely lost access to an extensive digital evidence archive compiled by the Zondo Commission investigators. for more on this we are joined by News 24 Investigative journalist and article writer,  Jeff Wicks 

Lester Kiewit speaks to Karam Singh, executive director of Corruption Watch about progress being made in state capture cases including the Free State asbestos case against Ace Magashule and the conviction of a US citizen for bribing SAA officials as revealed at the Zondo Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The African Christian Democracy Party (ACDP) is underscoring its commitment to a safer South Africa for citizens and investors, with an emphasis on respect for all and a promise to bring back the death penalty to deal with the country's high levels of crime, if the party is elected to govern after the May election. ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe spoke exclusively with Polity on Friday, and unpacked the party's policies laid out in its 2024 election manifesto, as well as his resistance to enter into a coalition with the African National Congress (ANC) or the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Discussing employment opportunities, he said for the country to be able to create jobs, security needed to be addressed. He said investors had to be assured of their safety to create an environment that was conducive to job creation. He said investors must also be assured that their assets would not be "burnt down" as Meshoe said "South Africa is notorious for torching things" if citizens are unhappy. Added to that, he said government policy must be stable and assuring for investors. "We want business to do their work, their businesses, without government interference. When the climate is conducive for investment and job creation and investments come, we will be able to deal with the problems of joblessness. Because people will get jobs when people start investing," Meshoe laid out. In dealing with crime in the country, the ACDP promises to double the number of police and Meshoe expressed the need to reintroduce the death penalty. "We are not ashamed to say that. Crime is out of hand, we will introduce anything that will help to reduce crime. We will ensure that criminals do not have the same rights as law-abiding citizens, as their victims. You become a criminal, you are found and evidence is there you committed the crime, you definitely will suffer consequences," he stated. Criminals were currently not afraid of the law, Meshoe said, and the ACDP wanted to turn that around by closing the gap in the ratio of police to citizens, by not overloading detectives with cases and by properly training and equipping detectives. "In South Africa, unfortunately, the arm of the law is weak. And the ACDP wants to strengthen the arm of the law so that we can bite, so that criminals can start fearing the law. Criminals don't fear, they challenge. That's why they even rob police stations," he said. WHISTLEBLOWERS AND COALITIONS Another priority to deal with crime and corruption was the incentivisation of whistleblowers. Meshoe said an ACDP government would pay people for exposing corruption, adding that communities should be assured of their protection if they speak up against crimes witnessed. He also had a warning for police who were supposedly paid to expose whistleblowers. "Anybody, any policeman who exposes a whistleblower, we will have rules and regulations and laws that will govern how to deal with corruption. That will include punishment for those that are involved in corruption. There are policemen, corrupt police, that sell dockets and that expose whistleblowers. If you expose a whistleblower, there will be a sentence for you," he warned. Added to this, Meshoe said the ACDP would not enter into coalitions with parties that were corrupt. He said corruption within the ANC and among Cabinet members was known, referencing the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, which revealed the names of some government officials involved in corrupt activities. "…the ANC does not want to deal with them. Some are still on the 2024 election list. So they are not serious about eradicating corruption. So when it comes to the ANC, the ACDP has said they have shown their true colours, and therefore the ACDP will not form a coalition with them. Secondly, the EFF have shown a disrespect not only to authority, [they have] shown a lack of respect to elders. ACDP still believes strongly in respect," Meshoe stated. As part of the Multiparty Charter, which could possib...

 President Cyril Ramaphosa this week (Wednesday) signed the Judicial Matters Amendment Act of 2023 into law. This is in line with recommendations made by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector, including Organs of State in the Zondo Commission.  Corruption is one of the greatest impediments to the country's growth and development. According to Transparency International, corruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further exacerbates inequality, and poverty.  In our Sunday Morning discussion we unpack the impact of political corruption and put the spotlight on accountability. This is in light of former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula , who this week resigned as both Parliament presiding officer and MP, amid allegations of corruption and money laundering.   To look at this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu ,  Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University and Dr. Sysman Motloung , political analyst from the University of North West 

André Pienaar is a venture capitalist, CEO, and founder of C5 Capital, a firm with a diverse portfolio spanning the cybersecurity, space, and nuclear power industries. He is also one of the co-founders of the Scorpions, which, according to Pienaar, was one of the most successful law enforcement units. However, it was dismantled by former President Jacob Zuma after the Scorpions started investigating Zuma and the Commissioner of Police, Jackie Selebi, for corruption. Pienaar was accused by Zuma of being a CIA spy, a claim that Pienaar says in an interview with Biznews, “placed a marker on me and my family as a form of intimidation.” Now, 15 years after the disbanding of the Scorpions, Pienaar has decided to fight back. He shares some details of the events in a recent article in National Security News and is planning to reveal more in an upcoming book scheduled for publication in August titled: “Mandela's Untouchables – The Scorpions and the Fight for Justice in South Africa.” Pienaar alleges that Zuma has ‘Russian masters' and that the uMkhonto weSizwe (ML) party is a proxy of the GRU, Russia's Military Intelligence Service. He describes it as one of the most dangerous and predatory intelligence organisations in the world that “will undoubtedly try to interfere in the South African elections.” Pienaar also accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa of having done an “unlawful” deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Russia Africa summit in St Petersburg in 2023 to keep Zuma out of prison. Regarding the potential reinstatement of the Scorpions, Pienaar remarked that it was possible. However, it would take great political will to fight organised crime in the country. The process should be started, he says, by giving Zuma his day in court and by sending him back to prison to complete his sentence for contempt of court after failing to appear before the Zondo Commission into corruption.

Risk body, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (Irmsa) has warned that it is essential to deal with corruption in South Africa if the country is to begin repairing its "poly-crisis". According to the latest global ranking of perceptions of corruption, South Africa has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded, scoring 41 out of 100 on the globally respected Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Irmsa said this finding was consistent with its own analysis in its '2023 Risk Report', and it was concerned that the CPI rating posed an even greater challenge to the risk response strategies identified in the Irmsa report, which aim to create an environment in which to retain and attract foreign investment. Irmsa chief risk adviser Christopher Palm said corruption was the central issue underlying other risks such as economic collapse, failing infrastructure and poor service delivery. "Our CPI score is another warning sign that we're edging closer to becoming a failed State. It puts us in the global spotlight, further deterring foreign investment after our concerning greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force last year," he pointed out. He believes accountability and consequence management are key in tackling corruption, however, he pointed out that officials accused of corruption during the Zondo Commission hearings had yet to be held to account while investigating and prosecuting bodies such as the National Prosecuting Authority and the Investigating Directorate need to remain independent to operate effectively. "It's clear that we have not put in place the measures required to arrest our poly-crisis fast enough. I have heard prominent chief risk officers in the public and private sectors refer to a perma-crisis, meaning that the risk profile reported and currently materialising at pace may be here to stay," said Palm. Risk managers had a role to play in ensuring that corruption was tackled within their respective organisations, he added, and advised that this could be done through the protection of whistleblowers. Further, he said the 2024 national elections presented South Africans with an opportunity to be "active citizens" by voting in ethical leaders. "We all have a part to play in tackling corruption whether it's through active democratic participation or within our organisations. While tackling corruption seems like a monumental task, it's more important than ever for us to take action by demanding accountability and fostering a culture of transparency," he ended.

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch (CW) noted on Tuesday that South Africa continues on a downward trajectory on corruption, saying with elections looming in a few months, the need for accountable leaders with integrity could not be more critical. Anti-corruption movement Transparency International (TI) released the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which paints a bleak picture of the country's corruption status. Dropping below the global average, South Africa has lost another two points since last year on the leading global index measuring perceptions of public sector corruption around the world, with a score of 41. CW, which is TI's local chapter, noted that South Africa has never scored so low, until now. "This score is a decline from the previous low of 42 in 2013, and two points below its maiden score of 43 in 2012. It is one of 23 countries that reached their lowest ever scores this year, stumbling into the category of flawed democracies," said CW executive director Karam Singh. He explained that despite the country's milestone of 30 years of democracy, and the expectation that systems would be overhauled and corruption would disappear, South Africa's score had declined on the CPI over the past five years. Singh noted frustration at the fact that despite the corrupt having been exposed in public processes such as the Zondo Commission and through robust media investigations, so few of the implicated parties have been brought to justice. He added that there was an urgency to the problem of corruption, as citizens witnessed the unravelling of cities and infrastructure because of years of impunity and State capture. "There is nothing to celebrate as South Africa now joins those countries in the world where corruption seems not only entrenched, but able to thrive. The global trend of weakening justice systems, according to the Rule of Law Index, which is referenced by TI in this year's report, and highlighted as a challenge experienced by every region on the index, creates an environment of impunity for, and reduced accountability of, public officials involved in corruption," he said. He added that the failure of law enforcement agencies to bring many of the corrupt to account and to strengthen the rule of law and channels of justice, meant that many people living in South Africa had yet to experience the freedom that they were so promised. Singh noted that with the upcoming State of the Nation and Budget speeches, the organisation would be looking for progress in ensuring the democratic independence of key institutions such as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). He said ensuring the structural and operational independence of the NPA was critical in the fight against corruption and future-proofing the system against State capture. "Along with this independence is the need to ensure that there is appropriate funding for the criminal justice system, including the NPA, to carry forth the implementation of the Zondo commission's recommendations and ensure that the capacity of the key institutions is bolstered to ensure the successful prosecution of State capture cases," he said. Singh explained that despite the progress made in criminalising corruption and establishing specialised anti-corruption institutions around the world, only 28 of the 180 countries measured have reduced their corruption levels, and 34 countries have significantly worsened. He highlighted that the fight for justice and the fight against corruption went hand in hand. "…where the justice system is unable to uphold the rule of law, corruption thrives. At the same time, where corruption is the norm, access to justice is often hindered for the most vulnerable, and justice institutions may be captured by political, economic or special interest groups." He said South Africa needed a new drive to remove corruption. 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index report attached.

Ninety-seven (97) African National Congress (ANC) bigwigs identified as looters by the Zondo Commission still have to be successfully prosecuted.  The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants an Anti-Corruption Commission (a Scorpions 2.0) to do so. The African National Congress (ANC) wants the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to do it. In this interview with BizNews, Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA's Shadow Minister of Justice, dissects the differences between the two. She explains that the Investigative Directorate (ID), even when it's made permanent within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), is only as independent as the NPA. “And I speak from my own experience, but we've all seen that the National Prosecuting Authority at times is not independent, and it can be interfered with. And we've seen how the Scorpions was closed down. There's no security of tenure.”  The Anti-Corruption Commission, on the other hand, would be an “elite crime-fighting unit that has all of the resources that it requires”; and be a Chapter 9 institution  - independent of the NPA - that can only be disbanded by a two-thirds majority in Parliament. However, she stresses that The Anti-Corruption Commission is not intended to be competition for the NPA. “They will run parallel to it and they will have overlapping areas of jurisdiction…the Anti-Corruption Commission will deal with the very top echelon of cases of corruption, the very top echelon of cases of organised crime, and that should free the National Prosecuting Authority up quite considerably to prosecute the thousands of other matters that it's forced to deal with every day.” - Chris Steyn

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has published a public opinion survey, the South African Reconciliation Barometer 2023, which has revealed that South Africa is facing several serious challenges, including the high cost of living, loadshedding, deep poverty and unemployment. The IJR's public opinion survey aims to provide a nationally representative measure of South African citizens' attitudes to national reconciliation, social cohesion, transformation, and democratic governance. The South African Reconciliation Barometer was first published in 2003, marking the report's 20th anniversary, this year. According to the report, the balance of trust in the country is low and nowhere is this more evident than in attitudes about leadership. Around eight of ten South Africans agree that national leaders are not concerned about what happens to ordinary people. About 79% of people believe leadership cannot be trusted to do the right thing. On the issue of confidence in a range of important public institutions early survey rounds found that more than half of all South Africans were confident in a range of key public institutions in the past decade. In 2023 only 33% of South Africans expressed confidence in the legal system while 32% felt confident about national government. Only 35% South Africans have confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa. The report also reveals that 82% of South Africans believe that corrupt officials often get away with crimes and 74% believe that there is no real political will to fight corruption. South Africans have yet to see those implicated in the Zondo Commission of Inquiry report charged with graft despite the high cost spend on the commission. Furthermore, the report paints a gloomy picture as it states that South Africa remains one of the most unequal societies in the world.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on both the public and private sectors to unite against the scourge of corruption. Mashatile also signed the anti-corruption pledge, vowing never to take or pay bribes and to treat public resources respectfully. He also signed the pledge to commemorate International Anti-corruption Day on Saturday 9 December as another promise to act with integrity in all his dealings. This is despite reports that he had the regular use of a property owned by businessman Edwin Sodi. Sodi currently faces charges of benefitting from state capture. The Zondo Commission found that the National Prosecuting Authority should consider charging him for his role in the asbestos scandal in the Free State. Mashatile told dignitaries, including heads of Chapter 9 institutions, at the 2023 International Anti-corruption Commemoration on Friday that corruption was a scourge that continues to affect every corner of the world. "It's imperative for the public sector and private sector to unite in their dedication to good governance which is founded on transparency and accountability," Mashatile told the audience at Unisa's ZK Matthews Hall in Pretoria. He said corruption was based on selfishness and a lack of concern for the majority. Mashatile said: It is on this basis that we should be vigilant in how we address corruption, especially in the public sector. It is a persistent problem that inhibits development, fairness, and equality in our society. He also lit a candle alongside Whistleblower House executive director Cynthia Stimpel, remembering slain whistleblowers as well as those still in hiding. Stimpel said the war on corruption was far from over, adding that whistleblowers, most of whom were in hiding, were tired of excuses. "I hope this light shines bright enough for the National Prosecuting Authority to see. We are getting tired of excuses in court," she said. Stimpel read out the names of whistleblowers who are in hiding, including Athol Williams and Thabiso Zulu. She also cautioned political parties from using public funds for campaigning. "I hope this candle can burn bright enough for our government to have the courage to prevent the looting," she said.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has weighed in on Israel's decision to recall its ambassador to South Africa, Eliav Belotserkovsky, saying it's “a great pity” that it's come to this. Mary Kluk , Vice President, SA Jewish Board of Deputies +And Snawo Tambo EFF Spokeperson weigh in on the issue.   NPA updating the Justice Committee on implementing recommendations of the Zondo Commission and also presenting its quarterly updates on TRC cases. Lindsay EWN Reporter gives an update. Former Eskom chief executive Matshela Koko returns to the Middelburg Magistrates Court today. This for judgment on an inquiry to establish if there's been an unreasonable delay in his case. Bernadette EWN Reporter gives an update. EFF walks out of its disciplinary processes before the Powers and Privileges Committee. What next? The hearings are expected to continue today. Babalo Ndenze EWN Reporter gives an update Sergeant Batho Mogola will return to the witness stand in the Senzo Mewiya murder trial today. He has been testifying on the arrest and escort of two of the accused between May and June 2020 when they allegedly made confessions. The court is hearing a trial within a trial to establish the admissibility of the confession statements with the defense claiming that the men were beaten and suffocated in order to confess. 5 men stand accused of the football star's 2014 murder at the home of his girlfriend- singer Kelly Khumalo.Kgomotso Modise EWN Reporter gives an update. Xolani Khumalo, the Former presenter of the popular drug busting show, Sizokuthola is back in court for his murder trial. The court is going to determine whether his case will be transferred to a high court for trial. Thabiso Goba EWN Reporter gives an update. The Nelson Mandela Children's fund released its report titled the state of the South African Children which documents their living condition. The report ‘s findings include millions living below poverty line, thousands of abuse and neglect cases. Mpho Masienyane- Khauoe, Founder of NGO Lintle Community Awakening weigh in on the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Scopa (Standing Committee on Public Accounts) chairperson and African People's Convention leader Themba Godi has lamented the lack of justice in the case of disgraced former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste and the lack of accountability for President Cyril Ramaphosa. These are some of the talking points in this interview with BizNews after his party decided to walk away from a “Super Pact” of minority parties after at least two months of talks. Meanwhile, Godi says he has “almost given up on the possibility of the police and the NPA taking any decisive action” in Jooste's case. And he feels that the media seems to have “no interest” in holding Ramaphosa accountable - thus giving Parliament the impetus to also do its work. Godi recalls his testimony before the Zondo Commission and warns: “For as long as there is no political will to push for accountability, Parliament will not be effective.” - Chris Steyn

Guest: UCT criminologist Dr. Simon Howell joins John to discuss a Bill which was recently approved by the Cabinet to establish the NPA's Investigating Directorate as a permanent body in response to the Zondo Commission's report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bid to tackle the findings of the Mufamadi Panel and Zondo Commission on South Africa's intelligence structures, a new bill is set to declare "theft or syphoning of state financial resources" as a national security threat. The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB) aims to reform the State Security Agency (SSA) and address issues like state capture and corruption. The bill also establishes a Foreign Intelligence Service and a Domestic Intelligence Agency to enhance intelligence gathering and counter threats to national security. Joining us to explain this bill is legal analyst Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22.06.23 Pt 2 - The Burning Platform is hosted by Phumi Mashigo this week, with Rams Mabote and features bestselling author, Paul Holden. His new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips' is a summary of the Zondo Commission and its many years of hearings, summonses, transcripts, and evidence - but still no convictions. The team look back at some of the revelations and discuss what the NPA could do to give South Africans closure.

Paul Holden - an author with over 15 years experience in exposing corruption, with five bestselling books on South African and global politics - joins Phumi and Rams Mabote to talk about his new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips’. The team do a deep dive into the current state of the Zondo Commission, possible outcomes and speed bumps in the way at present. Phumi picks Rams’ brain for his perspective. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

Paul Holden - an author with over 15 years experience in exposing corruption, with five bestselling books on South African and global politics - joins Phumi and Rams Mabote to talk about his new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips’. The team do a deep dive into the current state of the Zondo Commission, possible outcomes and speed bumps in the way at present. Phumi picks Rams’ brain for his perspective. The Burning Platform

Paul Holden - an author with over 15 years experience in exposing corruption, with five bestselling books on South African and global politics - joins Phumi and Rams Mabote to talk about his new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips'. The team do a deep dive into the current state of the Zondo Commission, possible outcomes and speed bumps in the way at present. Phumi picks Rams' brain for his perspective.

Guest: Author of Zondo at your Fingertips Paul Holden joins John to discuss the book and how it is a definitive guide to the Zondo Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld a decision of the High Court in Pretoria that Jacob Zuma's release on medical parole by former Correctional Services commissioner Arthur Fraser was illegal, invalid and unconstitutional. Zuma was jailed for contempt for 15 months for refusing to testify before the Zondo Commission. But he was released on medical parole after just two months. The Medical Parole Advisory Board did not find Zuma was permanently incapacitated nor was he suffering from a terminal illness, one of which must be present for placement on medical parole. Fraser, instead, overruled the panel of medical experts and approved Zuma's release. The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) was a respondent in the appeal filed by Fraser and Zuma with the SCA. HSF director Nicole Fritz explained to BizNews correspondent Michael Appel the significance of the judgment, as well as what this spells for Zuma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Institute for Race Relations (IRR) believes the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment means Jacob Zuma must go back to prison. This after the SCA upheld a decision of the High Court in Pretoria that Zuma's release on medical parole by former Correctional Services commissioner Arthur Fraser was illegal, invalid and unconstitutional. Zuma was jailed for contempt for 15 months for refusing to testify before the Zondo Commission. But he was released on medical parole after just two months. The Medical Parole Advisory Board did not find Zuma was permanently incapacitated nor was he suffering from a terminal illness, one of which must be present for placement on medical parole. Fraser, instead, overruled the panel of medical experts and approved Zuma's release. The IRR was an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the matter. IRR head of campaigns Gabriel Crouse joined BizNews correspondent Michael Appel for an expansive discussion on what the judgment means for the embattled former president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture released the first instalment of its work and recommendations, political and other leaders implicated in the report have indicated that they will fight the findings linking them to State Capture in court. News24 reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa, in court papers, stated that the recommendations are not binding but that commissions assist with the issues at the heart of an investigation. Talking with Radio Islam International, Dr Cathy Powell, a Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, says there is no dispute that the commission's recommendations are not binding.

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer, and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss Cyril Ramaphosa's legal response to the DA's court case on cadre deployment. They also chat about Paul Mashatile's latest article on the economy and the future of nuclear power in SA. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Whistleblower for Bain & Company Athol Williams responds to the company's apology by claiming it is an insult to South Africa and that it still views the nation's efforts to uphold the law with disdain. He continued by refuting the managing partner at Bain Stephen york who claimed Williams' testimony before the Zondo Commission was based on hearsay. He claimed he could provide details about the phony investigations Bain and Company conducted, their cover-ups, and the document the company produced as part of its state Capture activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamphela Ramphele, M.D., Ph.D. is an activist, medical doctor, academic, businesswoman, and global servant. Besides her medical degree, she holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology. She was the managing director of the World Bank, and is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, as well as chairwoman of the Bishop Desmond Tutu Trust. She also serves as co-president of the Club of Rome, which was founded in 1968 as a nonprofit, informal organization of intellectuals and business leaders whose goal is to identify holistic solutions to complex global issues, and to promote policy initiatives and actions to enable humanity to emerge from multiple planetary emergencies. She is the author of A Passion for Freedom (I.B. Tauris 2014), Conversations with My Sons and Daughters (Penguin 2013) and Dreams, Betrayal and Hope (Penguin Books 2017)Interview Date: 5/22/2022 Tags: Mamphela Ramphele, apartheid, South Africa, political settlement, socio-economic development, Zondo Commission, University of Stellenbosch, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, securicrats, ANC Government, ubuntu, History, Social Change/Politics, philosophy, Education

Whistleblower Athol Williams believes the UK government's three-year ban imposed on controversial global consultancy firm Bain and Company should be an embarrassment to the South African government and its inaction. Following sustained pressure from former UK cabinet minister Lord Peter Hain, the UK government banned Bain from tendering for any public sector work for the specified period due to "grave professional misconduct" emanating from its work at SARS. Despite two commissions of inquiry having found Bain - working in concert with former SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane and former President Jacob Zuma - deeply implicated in the repurposing and evisceration of South Africa's tax collector, the South African government has done nothing. The Zondo Commission recommended that all Bain's prior contracts with the state should be investigated with a view to prosecution. Williams tells BizNews he's yet to receive an iota of support or a response to numerous requests for assistance from both the business community and the state after he fled the country last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Holden of Shadow World Investigations joins the podcast to discuss the South African Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (“Zondo Commission”).  He describes the extensive corruption and money-laundering enabled by banks and international corporations and makes a prediction about whether the Gupta brothers, recently arrested in Dubai, will be extradited to South Africa.

Experts look at how the impact of the upcoming petrol price hike will trinkle into other sectors of the economy and squeeze people financially. JP Landman, political & trend analyst on the Zondo Commission being fairly unique and something South Africans should celebrate. For Other People's Money, Rudolf Straeuli, ex-Springbok coach and Lions Rugby Team's CEO talks about his career and relationship with money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu, professor of Political Science and Deputy Dean of Research at the University of the Western Cape,  talking about his article titled “Zondo Commission evokes many questions”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final report of the Zondo Commission into State Capture: with the handing over by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of his 1800 page final report to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Wednesday the lengthy and tortuous road towards uncovering the truth about state capture corruption and fraud in SA has now reached a long-awaited formal interrogative conclusion. Although the Zondo Commission has often been criticized for not meeting its deadlines, after nearly four years of investigation by the Zondo Commission the massive and cumulative amount of evidence revealed by it nonetheless remains overwhelmingly large to manage. Globally, gauges of factory activity in Japan, Britain, the euro zone and United States all softened in June, with U.S. producers reporting the first outright drop in new orders in two years in the face of slumping confidence. read more Bonds rallied hard on hopes the bets on aggressive rate hikes would have to be curtailed, with German two-year yields down 22 basis points in their biggest drop since 2008. European Central Bank and Federal Reserve speakers will be watched closely later in the day, as will British retail sales data and German business confidence. Beyond that, the main worry is what it all means for company performance. Lots to discuss with Warwick Lucas Head of Galileo Securities; Raymond Parsons, professor in the School of Business and Governance at Northwest University & Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alex Forbes

Guest: Moepeng Talane | Investigative Journalist at Corruption Watch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa insists he has not interfered with the work of the judiciary. The Zondo Commission is finalising plans to hand over its final volume of the state capture report.

Guest: Alexandra Willis, a Machel-Mandela fellow at the Brenthurst Foundation to discuss the question of whether there could be too much power in the office of the president to appoint or dismiss functionaries in the public service, police, intelligence and public entities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu, professor of Political Science and Deputy Dean of Research at the University of the Western Cape, asking the question whether did the Zondo Commission live out to its expectation with this 4th volume on his article titled “Zondo commission report on Eskom adds to the ANC's woes” on IOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London based Corporate Crime and Investigations Partner, Brian Spiro and South African Director, Cameron Dunstan-Smith discuss the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture in South Africa. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was appointed to chair the Commission almost four years ago in January 2018. The Commission sat for more than 400 more days, interviewing 300 witnesses and yielding 75,000 pages of transcription. The first two instalments of the report have exposed systemic corruption and fraud in the public sector leading to confidence in South African institutions waning both internationally and domestically. However, the question remains will this be a game-changer for South Africa and does the government have the political will and resources to not only act upon the Commission's recommendations but to bring about radical reform that would prevent further corruption flourishing. Speakers: Brian Spiro and Cameron Dunstan-Smith

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Gabriel Crouse chats about the goings on in December and early January, namely, the Zondo Commission, the Fire in Parliament and the failure of the EWC constitutional amendment. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Has Cyril Ramaphosa been a weak leader for the ANC and South Africa at large? What is the big difference between Cyril and Jacob Zuma when it comes to leadership? What is the role of the Zondo Commission within the South African legal landscape? Do South Africans need to worry about the 2021 elections being cancelled? Nando's · The Burning Platform

Is there collusion between the ANC and the corporate world, and should this concern South Africans moving forward? The IRR and SA citizens have been misled by South African banks, which is being revealed as conversations between government and the big banks spill into the public domain. Our government is out of money... what is left for them to extract from the public coffers? Is the Zondo Commission just a perception management exercise? Are there correlations between South Africa's and Venezuela's economic declines - and should we be observing them closely to avoid the same dreadful fate? Nando's · The Burning Platform

How is it that in 2020 the US Election can still be shrouded in this much controversy when it comes to vote counting? Is the Democrat voter base reactionary and lazy? Is the USA falling apart, as they seem to be divided right down the middle as a country? Is the media to blame for so-called bad polling? Have the ANC stolen all the money, or are they coming for your retirement fund as well? The Zondo Commission has become a circus and we now need answers... is this just another time waster or is progress being made? Is South Africa finally falling over the fiscal cliff as a country? Nando's · The Burning Platform

Why did Tito go off script during his Medium Term Budget Speech? Were his comments about Tygerberg Hospital unethical, and how much power does he have in reality? Is SAA a distraction, or simply a failing SOE? It's important to keep an eye on the Zondo Commission so you are better informed for elections. How do we deal with debt and taxes? And the team takes bets on who will win the US election. Nando's · The Burning Platform