
First tranche of South Africa’s State Capture report is out
The first set of findings by the Zondo inquiry into corruption has been handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The first of three parts of South Africa’s Zondo Commission inquiry into allegations of state corruption and fraud has been made public. A former whistleblower and witness at the inquiry says there are clear recommendations for prosecutions.
Plus a new human rights report says Tigrayans returning to Ethiopia after being deported from Saudi Arabia have been mistreated or have forcibly disappeared.
And what makes Hausa films distinctive? Leading Hausa actor Ali Nuhu tells us about the creativity and innovation of northern Nigeria’s film industry – popularly known as Kannywood.
Photo: Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma, whose term in office was investigated by the report. Credit: Getty Images.
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