State capture inquiry: Zuma denies insisting on Gama as Transnet CEO

Sikhakhane: 'Zuma was brought here under false pretences. I'd like him to consider his position.'

Hogan served as public enterprises minister from May 2009 until November 2010, when Zuma replaced her with Malusi Gigaba.Hogan on pressure to appoint Gama as Transnet head: 'I was cast as an anti-transformation racist' When asked about Hogan's statement, about him informing her that Gama was his only choice for CEO, Zuma denied this."I don’t remember myself saying these things. How could I say this when somebody is being charged with serious charges? I don’t remember me insisting on this," Zuma told inquiry chairperson Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

But when asked whether he was aware that the board did not think Gama was a suitable candidate, Zuma said:"Yes, I think so." Earlier on Wednesday, Zuma told the commission that the ANC had taken a decision to establish a deployment committee which helped in finding suitable candidates for positions in government.

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