Ramaphosa defends State Capture progress amid Zondo’s criticism

By Johnathan Paoli

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is making steady progress in implementing the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, describing recent reforms as crucial to restoring accountability, rebuilding public trust, and protecting state resources from future abuse.

On Monday, the Presidency released the latest progress report outlining the implementation of measures stemming from Ramaphosa’s formal response to the commission’s recommendations.

The latest report comes amid sharp criticism from former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who accused Ramaphosa of undermining the State Capture Commission’s work by appointing individuals with serious findings against them to Cabinet positions.

Zondo said the president was effectively “promoting” those implicated in state capture, despite having formally accepted the commission’s findings.

However, Ramaphosa argued that he remains committed to the implementation of the State Capture recommendations.

“We remain committed to the full implementation of the State Capture Commission’s recommendations and to rebuilding