Editor's Desk: Johannesburg's corrupt mayor, dirty deals at Denel, EOH clean-up - and more. #StateCaptureinquiry

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BizNews journalist Bernice Maune summarises some of the big stories at this week's Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture. Hear about how Johannesburg's mayor, Geoff Makhubo, had a prime seat on the EOH gravy train. Also coming up: Stephan Burger, former Denel Land Systems CEO, willingly violated the company’s procurement policies so he could enter into an agreement with VR Laser, a company owned by Gupta lieutenant Salim Essa and Duduzane Zuma. And, we hear how Stephan Van Coller, the CEO of EOH, got forensic investigators into the company, excised the corrupt and made plans to return funds siphoned from taxpayers for bribes and work that was never done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Nov 2020 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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