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LETTER TO MAHLAMBA NDLOPFU: The villains, heroes and zeroes of the Republic of the Gupta
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The Republic of the Gupta was built by respectable people with access cards, not just crooks with cash in brown envelopes.
The Madlanga Commission's recess has left a void in daytime television, with no new testimonies or revelations about the Gupta scandal.
- The Madlanga Commission has gone on recess until 15 September, and daytime television is suddenly useless again.
- No generals sweating under cross-examination.
- No political fixers explaining WhatsApp chats.
Key Takeaways
- The Madlanga Commission has gone on recess until 15 September
- The commission's hearings featured generals, political fixers, and businessmen testifying about their involvement in the Gupta scandal
- Some witnesses had questionable memories or sent sick notes to avoid testifying
- The Gupta scandal involves a complex web of respectable people with access cards
- The scandal has captivated the nation, with many people following the commission's hearings
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The Madlanga Commission will resume on 15 September, potentially revealing more about the Gupta scandal
Why It Matters
The scandal has significant implications for the nation, with many respectable people implicated
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- Sep 11Daily Maverick (ZA): The Republic of the Gupta was never built merely by … crooks carrying cash in brown envelopes. Respectable people built it with access cards
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