The issue of state capture and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is a topic that is heavily associated with the former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. Zuma has been accused of allowing state capture to occur and of being closely tied to the Gupta brothers who were instrumental in its execution. These allegations eventually led to Zuma being sentenced to 15 months in prison.
However, the controversy surrounding Zuma and state capture has not come to an end.Despite the fact that the commission investigating state capture has concluded its work and submitted its report to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo continues to speak out about Zuma and the Gupta brothers. Zondo recently criticized the ANC NEC for failing to recall Zuma earlier, claiming that this delay has cost South Africa billions of dollars that were taken out of the country.
Critics argue that Zondo’s comments reveal a political bias in his role as Chief Justice and that he is too invested in politics. Furthermore, some speculate that his continued focus on Zuma and state capture could be a sign of support for the ruling ANC. As the political landscape in South Africa continues to shift, there are concerns about what Zondo might say in the future about the current administration and any potential scandals or controversies that may arise. Some believe that there are already efforts underway by certain groups to push for another round of state capture, and that the lack of action on Zondo’s recommendations by Ramaphosa is evidence of this.
In sum, the issue of state capture and its impact on South African politics remains a contentious and highly debated topic. While Zuma has been sentenced to prison for his alleged involvement, questions remain about the role of other political actors and whether or not justice will ultimately be served.
