Siyabonga Gama said he didn’t know that former Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan had fallen out of favour with former President Jacob Zuma because she had told him that Gama couldn’t be appointed while he was facing disciplinary action.
Aggett died in a police cell at the then John Vorster Square, now known as Johannesburg Central Police Station, in 1982.
Aggett died in a holding cell in 1982 at the notorious John Vorster Square, which is now known as the Johannesburg Central Police Station.
A decision was taken on Wednesday between Jacob Zuma and the commission that the proceedings be adjourned until Friday, to allow room for deliberations over the concerns the former president raised.
Former President Jacob Zuma won't continue with his testimony at the state capture commission for now.
Here is a quick round-up of the first half of day three of the commission.
Jacob Zuma was appearing for the third time before the commission on Wednesday in Parktown.
During her testimony at the Zondo commission last year, Hogan claimed that certain structures of the ANC saw themselves as having powers to make appointments in state-owned enterprises during Zuma’s tenure.
Barbara Hogan told the inquiry that Zuma flouted procedure and interfered in the appointment of former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama.
ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe is testifying at the Zondo commission of inquiry on Tuesday afternoon on behalf of the ANC.
ANC stalwarts and veterans have accused the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Black First Land First of trying to undermine the legitimacy of the inquiry.
Since her testimony on Monday, Barbara Hogan has revealed how the former president interfered in the running and appointment of executives at SOEs and how he lacked professionalism.
Hogan says in early June 2010 her advisor informed her that she received information that SAA intended to terminate its SA-Mumbai route.
Former Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan will wrap up her testimony today.
Barbara Hogan is set to continue giving evidence at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has granted applications by Mcebisi Jonas and Pravin Gordhan to postpone their appearances.
Talk Radio 702 host Eusebius McKasier spoke to journalist Ranjeni Munusamy about Barbara Hogan’s testimony at state capture commission.
Former Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan, who was on the stand at the state capture commission, also revealed details of her axing in 2010 and how she was fired without explanation.
