Joemat-Pettersson has track history of abusing public funds - Paul O’Sullivan

Tina Joemat-Pettersson, chair of the police committee in parliament, is back in the spotlight in connection with irregular payments for state projects. Joemat-Pettersson is an ally of former president Jacob Zuma, who was at the centre of corruption allegations under his rule. Joemat-Pettersson is the former energy minister who pushed hard to implement the controversial R1 trillion nuclear deal with Russia. Recently, it emerged that she appears to be helping friends claim hundreds of millions of rands, in connection with the computer system that stores DNA samples and other important evidence for the South African police service. The DA is calling for a debate of national importance in parliament, because the information system has been offline since June last year. Also among those fighting back against Joemat-Pettersson is Paul O’Sullivan, founder of Forensics for Justice. O’Sullivan spoke to the BizNews Power Hour about the fiasco and what the next steps are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices