Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State
Estimated cost to taxpayer
R1 000 000 000
Duration
4 years 4 months
Sitting days
434
Cost per sitting day
R2m/day
Cost figures are sourced from parliamentary questions and auditor-general reports. Some figures are estimates.
For many years, a rich family called the Guptas — who were friends with President Jacob Zuma — were accused of controlling government decisions to make money for themselves. Government contracts, state companies, even cabinet appointments — all allegedly influenced by one family. This commission spent 4 years investigating what happened.
Created under
Commissions Act 8 of 1947 Section 1
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5 total · 20% implemented · 2 not implemented
Prosecute Gupta associates including Salim Essa
→ NPA
Vol 1 - Rec 1
Prosecute Jacob Zuma for corruption
→ NPA
The commission recommended that Jacob Zuma be charged and prosecuted for his role in state capture.
Establish a dedicated anti-corruption court
→ Parliament
A special court that only handles corruption cases — faster and more specialised than the ordinary High Courts.
Establish Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)
→ President
Reform state-owned enterprise boards
→ President
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Outcome
Report released · 22 June 2022
Produced a 6-volume, 5,000-page report. Named hundreds of individuals. Recommended prosecution of Jacob Zuma, the Guptas, and many senior officials. Led to the establishment of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Limited prosecutions have followed.
Legal framework
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