‘It is disappointing’: Zondo says State Capture commission recommendations remain unimplemented
Despite assurances from government and some political leaders that the commission's recommendations are being fully implemented, Zondo says this is not the case.
Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Raymond Zondo expressed disappointment that the recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry, also known as the Zondo Commission, have not been fully implemented. The commission, which lasted from January 2018 to June 2022, exposed significant wrongdoing in South Africa's public sector.
Zondo stated that it is "disappointing" to see the commission's findings go unaddressed, despite assurances from government officials. The key recommendations focused on establishing institutions and mechanisms to prevent future state capture, rather than solely on referral for prosecution or criminal investigations. Zondo emphasized that these institutions and mechanisms remain to be created.
Another issue, according to Zondo, is the lack of ethical leadership in South Africa. He pointed out that despite identifying corrupt individuals in state entities and security agencies, those involved were given the opportunity to respond and many were not held accountable due to a lack of action by law enforcement agencies. Zondo criticized the excuses given for these actions, arguing that if a business person were involved in such misconduct, they would face immediate disciplinary measures.
Zondo believes that this lack of accountability and willingness to defend wrongdoing is unacceptable and that South Africans must speak out against it to ensure a fully capable and corruption-free state.
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