15 Good things that have happened since South Africans started making noise about State Capture
Keep fighting the good fight, South Africa. We’re getting somewhere.
It might feel as if though nothing is being done about State Capture. Considering no formal criminal investigation (that we know of) is currently happening, we feel you on the frustration.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. A message by The convener of Save South Africa Dr Barney Pityana – formerly a full-time commissioner for the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) as well as principal of the University of South Africa (Unisa), is doing the rounds.
it highlights some of the key points that have changed in the avalanche of the #GuptaLeaks. Pityana recently posted the message to Facebook.
While there’s still a long way to go, Pityana’s message is an important reminder that the noise is not in vain.
We’ve rejigged some of the statements and added a few of our own. If you can think of any points that should be added to the list, e-mail editor@thesouthafrican.com
- Brian Molefe and Ben Ngubane are no longer at Eskom.
- Anoj Singh is no longer at Eskom.
- Parliament is starting to hold inquiries State Capture.
- PRASA has been saved from a corrupt contract worth billions.
- National Prosecuting Authority’s Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi have been struck from the roll of advocates.
- It’s becoming harder for politicians to deny that #StateCapture exists.
- The removal of Jacob Zuma is increasingly being discussed by the ANC.
- Bell Pottinger are being investigated.
- The nuclear deal has been stopped… for now.
- South Africa has remained part of the International Criminal Court.
- The capture of the SABC by Hlaudi Motsoeneng has been stopped.
- The SARS “Rogue Unit” narrative has been exposed for the scam that it is.
- A number of international companies have started investigations into dodgy dealings of their South African offices. And on Friday, JSE-listed financial services group Sygnia has dropped the services of auditing firm KPMG due to its alleged role in state capture.
- General Berning Mthandazo Ntlemeza (former head of Hawks), is gone.
- You’ve inspired Makhosi Khoza.
