South Africa: Jacob Zuma Criticizes Thuli Madonsela for ‘Public Attacks’

The South African president said the former public protector's comments were "unbecoming."
 

South African President Jacob Zuma has lashed out at former anti-corruption watchdog Thuli Madonsela for allegedly making “unwarranted public attacks” against him.

Madonsela finished her term as public protector—a constitutionally-mandated, independent watchdog tasked with exposing government corruption—on October 14. Her final action was to author a report on alleged misconduct by Zuma in regard to his relationship with the Guptas, a wealthy business family based in South Africa.

The report, entitled “State of Capture,” was released November 2 after Zuma withdrew a legal challenge to delay its publication. In the report, Madonsela called for a commission of inquiry to be established into alleged corruption and peddling of political influence in Zuma’s government.

By Conor Gaffey.

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