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What exactly does state capture look like in South Africa?

Allegations of corruption in South Africa that has divided opinion and shaken the foundations of the ruling African National Congress.

When the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before a commission of inquiry in Johannesburg recently – he did what no other sitting ANC President had done before – give evidence against members of his own party. The inquiry into allegations of state capture was set up a few years ago to investigate whether the Gupta family influenced government policies in return for lucrative contracts. At the heart of this story is the former President Jacob Zuma. In today’s edition of Africa Daily, Karnie Sharpe asks what exactly does state capture look like and why has it divided opinion within in the country.

Host:: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp on Twitter
Guest: Milton Nkosi, former ´óÏó´«Ã½ journalist in South Africa

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