Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi will soon return to the Zondo commission with more explosive testimony about the company’s alleged corrupt relationships with ANC and government officials, within days of his own court appearance on corruption charges, reported Business Day.
His attorney Daniel Witz confirmed that his client will keep testifying to the state capture commission despite being arrested and charged in the middle of giving evidence.
Meanwhile, the commission of inquiry into state capture will hear applications for cross-examinations when it resumes on Monday. No witnesses are expected to be called.
Fikile Mbalula, ANC head of elections and former Police Minister, appeared before the Zondo commission of inquiry on Friday. His testimony was centered on his appointment as sports minister. His name came up in evidence heard from former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel about his contact and dealings with the alleged Gupta family.
Mbalua had testified earlier this year that Mbalula told him during a NEC meeting that he learned of his 2010 promotion as Sports Minister at the Gupta’s home, which suggests that the Gupta family was involved in making cabinet appointments.
On Friday, Mbalula told the commission about an ANC NEC meeting where he complained about Gupta involvement in cabinet appointments. He said he was taken aback that none of the NEC members spoke up when he raised the matter. He revealed that Ajay Gupta had called and congratulated him about a ministerial post before he was even appointed.
Mbalula also testified on how he came into contact with the infamous Gupta brothers. He said former president Jacob Zuma should be called for testimony before the commission.
“I suppose he will come to the commission, there is no way of escaping,” Mbalula said. “As the man standing at the centre of being accused, there is no choice but to come.”
He wrapped his testimony before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on Friday.
