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Jessie Duarte wants to answer state capture allegations at Zondo Commission

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PRETORIA — The Deputy Secretary-General of the ANC Jessie Duarte says she has applied to the Zondo Commission to testify about allegations made about her on state capture. Biznews gave her the right to reply to the various allegations against her and her fractious relationship with the media. She also commented on the halfway mark of the election results saying that she was happy with the ANC's performance, especially the areas of the Bo-Kaap they have taken from the Democratic Alliance. - Linda van Tilburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 May 2019 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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