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State ‘ready’ to put ex-SAA board chair Dudu Myeni on trial
State advocate Rendani Ndou revealed in court that the regional director of public prosecutions had rejected Dudu Myeni's representations and that the defence...
The former South African Airways (SAA) chair’s case of defeating the administration of justice for revealing the identity of a protected witness at the state capture commission of inquiry, came before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday morning.
In November 2020, Myeni took the stand and revealed the identity of a protected witness, 'Mr X', while giving evidence.
The state capture commission has released its finding on Eskom, with former officials found to have used their powers to benefit consultancy firm Trillian.
Solidarity said these charges were brought following reports and recommendations by the Zondo commission.
She is accused of naming a protected witness at the state capture commission of inquiry in 2020.
There has been varied reaction to moves by the NPA to form a task force to deal with the findings of the state capture inquiry.
Former SAA acting CEO Mathulwane Mpshe said that it would be a sad moment for the country if prosecutors did not take decisive action.
The Zondo Commission released its first report last week with former SAA Chair Dudu Myeni and former Sars Commissioner Tom Moyane singled out for wrong doing.
The association has welcomed the state capture inquiry report, which found that former SAA chairperson, Dudu Myeni, was incompetent and acted with corrupt intent.
The Zondo Commission has singled out former chairperson Dudu Myeni as being among those responsible for the airline's costly demise but the South African Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) believes there are more people to blame for the corruption and maladministration at the airline.
The 800-plus page report shows how state resources were used to further the criminal project of state capture- corruption and fraud at state-owned entities.
Former South African Airways (SAA) board chairperson Dudu Myeni has been heavily implicated in state capture and the collapse of the national airline.
It said that Zuma could not have justified his insistence that Myeni be retained at SAA nor could he have credibly denied evidence by former ministers Pravin Gordhan and Nhlanhla Nene that he wanted her retained at SAA.
Former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba is continuing to give evidence at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday afternoon.
Dudu Myeni said she helped Zola Tsotsi with advice on how to appoint a legal advisor and to set up a meeting with former President Jacob Zuma.
Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni testified before the state capture commission of inquiry on 25 May 2021. #StateCapture #DuduMyeni #ZondoCommission
Dudu Myeni’s lawyer, Advocate Nqabayethu Buthelezi, told the commission that she would submit answers in writing as Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo ordered.
Earlier on Tuesday, Dudu Myeni failed to postpone her appearance, which was scheduled to begin at 9am. She claimed that she did not get communication in time because she changed lawyers.