State capture 'a national trauma', says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described state capture a “different kind of trauma” for the millions of South Africans.
Ramaphosa received the final report from the commission of inquiry into state capture last week.
In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa says state capture betrayed the values of the country’s constitution and democratic principles.
“Its damage extended beyond the ransacking of the public purse, the attempted destruction of our public institutions and the grand corruption that robbed the South African people of what was rightfully theirs.
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“The immoral, unethical and criminal behaviour of self-serving individuals in positions of authority undermined the confidence of the people in the leaders and institutions that are meant to serve them. This has created a trust gap that will take some time to close.”
The fifth and final state capture report places former president Jacob Zuma and his son Duduzane at the centre of state capture.
It recommended both should be probed for their role in the capture of the state.
“We must ensure there is redress, justice and accountability and that such a shameful period never happens again," says Ramaphosa.
