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The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State

Background and context of Corruption Watch’s interest in the state capture commission

The work of Corruption Watch is driven by the reports of corruption that whistle-blowers bring to us. The success of the Zondo Commission will, in large part, depend equally on whistle-blowers to provide it with the evidence it needs to effectively investigate state capture. Download an overview of the commission from a Corruption Watch point of view:

Zondo Commission overview and context for Corruption Watch


Government response to the Zondo commission report – October 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has released the South African governments proposed response to the recommendations of the Zondo commission. Read our multi-part summary of the response.

Part 1

In part one we highlight a permanent investigative directorate under the NPA, enhanced asset recovery capabilities, and better whistle-blower protection.

Part 2

In part two we highlight changes proposed for the public procurement system, including professionalisation of the field, and a ban on members of the executive interfering in procurement matters..

Part 3

In part three, we highlight plans to improve SOEs and state security, but decry the lack of accountability for those implicated in compromising the country’s intelligence systems.


ZONDO COMMISSION UNPACKED – a podcast series


Final report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture

Part 2 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture ReportPart 4 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture ReportPart 6 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Report
Part 4 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture ReportPart 5 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture ReportPart 5 – Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Report

All of our other Zondo Commission coverage, including almost four years’ of public hearings, may be accessed via the links below.

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State capture commission report marks one-year anniversary

One year on, govt’s response to Zondo recommendations on shaky course