South Africa: SA's Parliamentary Watchdogs Must Up Their Guard

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During South Africa's recent presidential question time in Parliament, President Jacob Zuma managed to evade just about every question - specifically the ones linking him directly to state capture. When asked whether there had been outside influence when he appointed his special adviser on energy, Zuma simply replied, 'I took my decision.'

And so it went on. It was a thoroughly pitiful performance.

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