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Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
It is likely that State capture also discouraged many talented young people from joining government, which has significant implications for the public service of tomorrow. https://t.co/h66OUV2pfs — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
State capture led to the departure from the public service of highly skilled and experienced people, either because they refused to be part of corrupt activities or because they presented a threat to those who were part of such activities. https://t.co/h66OUV2pfs — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
State capture led to the departure from the public service of highly skilled and experienced people, either because they refused to be part of corrupt activities or because they presented a threat to those who were part of such activities. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We similarly cannot quantify the impact of state capture on the country’s international image and standing. It will take years to repair our image. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
It is difficult to measure the effect of state capture on business and consumer confidence, on the loss of investment, on the increased cost of doing business, or on the competitiveness of our economy. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
But what is more difficult to measure is the broader cost to our economy and our society. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We could quantify this in terms of hospital beds, commuter trains, houses, social grants, water reticulation, maintenance of roads and any number of other public goods and services. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
It may be possible to quantify the infrastructure and services that could have been provided to the South African people with the funds that were stolen and wasted as a result of state capture. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
We may be able to establish how much of public funds has been stolen, by how much costs for public goods and services may have been inflated, and what it has cost to investigate these cases and prosecute those responsible. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Despite the evidence that has been presented before this Commission, and despite the excellent work by many academics, investigators and journalists, we may never know the true cost to our country of state capture. https://t.co/h66OUVk0E2 — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Chairperson, Thank you once again for the opportunity to make a brief closing statement as I conclude my testimony in my capacity as the President of the Republic. https://t.co/B07QAUhNLT — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Commission of Inquiry into State Capture #StateCaptureInquiry https://t.co/h66OUV2pfs — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Commission of Inquiry into State Capture #StateCaptureInquiry https://t.co/gQQS7OC8tW — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Every measure we have instituted has taken time and consideration and every measure yet to be taken will require the same. We will not and we cannot relent. I thank you. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
This was due in large part to the efforts of committed, capable and ethical public servants and public representatives. The road from the period of state capture will be long yet. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Despite the damage done by state capture to public institutions during this time, and the resulting impact on the provision of services, the reality is that the work of government did continue, and progress was achieved in several areas. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
It is worth highlighting that many of our critical institutions continued to work as they needed to and as provided for in the Constitution throughout this period. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Putting an end to state capture will enable the State to focus its efforts and resources more effectively on the provision of public services, which is critical to the transformation and development of our society. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
There will be a need for a partnership between citizens and all branches of the State to ensure faith is restored in our institutions and our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
This is addressed in part by the public nature of this Commission’s work. But the hard work will begin after it has finalised its hearings and submitted its report. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Since state capture is an assault on the democratic process, it is necessary that the process of extricating the State from a position of ‘capture’ is inclusive, democratic and involves the broad range of interests in society. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Chairperson, Many people sacrificed their lives in the fight to end apartheid and bring us to the new Constitutional dispensation. When we dishonour the Constitution, its principles and values, we dishonour them too. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
The remedial measures thus fell substantively within the shareholders powers as contemplated in Eskom’s Memorandum of Incorporation. The mere fact that Mr Koko was removed does not mean that his removal was intended to achieve corrupt ends or to somehow capture Eskom. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Government is Eskom’s sole shareholder, and Eskom’s Memorandum of Incorporation states that: “The Shareholder may direct the Company to take any action specified by the Shareholder if the Company is… is in financial difficulty or is being mismanaged…” — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Mr Koko contends that his removal was an instance of unlawful interference in Eskom’s affairs, executive overreach and state capture. The suggestion that government cannot lawfully intervene in Eskom’s affairs — even to avert a crisis — is incorrect. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
This would require changes to Eskom’s Board and its leadership. The Board would further be directed to remove all Eskom Executives facing allegations of corruption and other acts of impropriety, including Mr Koko. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
The meeting resolved that urgent action was necessary to avert a national disaster, restore Eskom’s credibility, and instil confidence in Eskom. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
An urgent meeting was held at the President’s official residence on 19 January 2018, attended by President Zuma, Ministers Brown and Gigaba, and myself. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Eskom’s predicament threatened its very existence as a going concern, the country’s sovereign rating and the country’s ability to access much needed lines of credit. — PolitiTweet.org
Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa
Its domestic and international lenders were threatening to call on their loans, in part because of concerns about Eskom’s leadership and its reaction to allegations of corruption. — PolitiTweet.org
