Although Mentor was among a few people who spoke up about claims of the Gupta family’s involvement in the appointment of individuals to key positions in the state and government under former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure, her evidence was torn apart by the commission.
JOHANNESBURG - Former member of Parliament Vytjie Mentor’s testimony before the state capture commission has been dismissed, with the inquiry’s final report saying that she was not offered a position as minister of public enterprises by a member of the Gupta family at the Gupta residence.
Jaws dropped as she detailed how Zuma linked her with members of the Gupta family and was present at their Saxonwold residence when she was supposedly offered the post.One of the factors which discredited her version of events was the commission’s acceptance of the records and submissions made by former President Zuma’s aide, Lakhela Kaunda.However, Kaunda produced evidence that outweighed Mentor’s recollection.
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