The former minister has disputed that he received a notice from the commission asking for his version of events.
The commission of inquiry into state capture on Thursday began with a discussion about how ANC head of elections Fikile Mbalula, and others, may be wasting their time. He was, however, given the benefit of the doubt, along with a deadline of Monday morning at the latest to submit his version of events in response to former minister Trevor Manuel’s testimony about him.
Ajay Gupta attempted to respond on behalf of his brother, which was rejected because he did not want to appear at the commission in person, but instead do so by video link from Dubai. She said she was willing to give Mbalula the benefit of the doubt, though, and said she was confident Mbalula was willing to appear before and assist the commission.
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