South Africa: State Capture - Madonsela Needs Funds to Investigate As Jonas Speaks Out Again

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The ANC recently announced an end to its investigation into "state capture", which was over shortly after it began, and advised complainants to speak to the relevant authorities. One such investigator, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, on Tuesday said she needs additional funds to investigate the Gupta family's relationship with the state. Given her repeated requests for budget increases, this one seems unlikely to be met, especially as it could implicate president Zuma. By GREG NICOLSON.

According to reports on Tuesday, Thuli Madonsela, speaking in Sandton, confirmed that the Office of the Public Protector was investigating claims that the Gupta family had unlawfully offered Cabinet posts and that the state had unlawfully given contracts to the family's businesses, but she said additional funds would be required to complete the investigation.

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