South Africa: Zuma's State Capture Inquiry Announcement - Commission or Charade?

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The carefully crafted announcement by the President regarding the intended appointment of a commission of inquiry into state capture has received a mixed reception mainly because it is well known that turkeys don't vote for Christmas.

Consider these presidential weasel words:

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