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The Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture has set its sights on the politicians allegedly behind the Gupta-linked Estina dairy project in the Free State.

Zondo’s words capped off what had been a sombre retelling of how small-scale farmers from Thembalihle township in Vrede were allegedly promised a lifeline by politicians, only to be abandoned and threatened with death if they spoke out.Dhlamini’s appearance before the commission, attended by only a few members of the public, was in stark contrast to the week before when former president Jacob Zuma was welcomed with applause by the crowd.

On Monday, Free State legislature member Roy Jankielsohn accused Magashule of being aware of irregularities relating to the project, initiated by the Free State government in 2012 as part of its efforts to boost the province’s agricultural economy. Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s 2018 report and the National Prosecuting Authority’s provisionally withdrawn case failed to move on former Free State Agriculture MEC Mosebenzi Zwane or Magashule.Dhlamini said that Zwane advocated for the project from the get-go.

Dhlamini Vrede dairy hearing was attended by few in stark contrast with Zumas appearance..present in Zumas was Ace Magashule MKVA former Zuma ministers & the rented crowd..noone present to support the poor..what does this tell u as a South African

how did PP Missed that? she's fermenting division in ANC and country

The ASSET FORFEITURE UNIT should step in to confiscate their assets and attach their immovable properties

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