AS IT HAPPENED | #StateCaptureInquiry hears intelligence-related testimony from Mo Shaik linked to activities of security officials
2019-11-25 13:00
The judicial commission of inquiry into state capture continues with testimony from Rieaz Shaik and Gibson Njenje, after Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo granted Tom Moyane leave to cross-examine Pravin Gordhan.
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Shaik's testimony is paused for the lunch adjournment. Back at 14:00.
Shaik says the current organogram (2010-2019) has been "undermined".
Shaik is still taking Zondo and Pretorius through a number of detailed organograms related to structures of national intelligence.
Shaik says following the conviction of his brother Schabir Shaik, on 2 June 2005, he resigned from the Department of Foreign Affairs to run his business, Nkobi Holdings.
Shaik continues to explain the intelligence structures within the SA government.
Back from the adjournment, Advocate Pretorius continues leading Shaik's evidence, relating to his background in national intelligence.
Zondo calls for the short tea adjournment before Pretorius continues with his next line of questioning. Back at 11:35.
Shaik is currently explaining in detail how the intelligence services (NIA and SSA) operated during his time within the department.
Shaik is currently outlining some of his background, and explains how he found out about his appointment - by then-intelligence (state security) minister Siyabonga Cwele - as head of the foreign branch of the SSA. Shaik says he and others were under the impression it was just a meeting they were attending, but those present at the meeting were briefed and then led out to a waiting press conference where the announcements were made.
Shaik tells Zondo that he left the country illegally to undergo intelligence training in the German Democratic Republic.
Pretorius: "The witnesses who will testify today and tomorrow will deal with the activities of certain security officials, relevant to the terms of reference of the commission," with the first witness being Shaik, who is vastly experienced in intelligence matters.
Shaik is sworn in, and confirms the statement/affidavit before him, is indeed his.
Proceedings resume after a short adjournment, with testimony from Rieaz "Mo" Shaik expected next.
Advocate Paul Pretorius first addresses Zondo on some procedural issues before Shaik is sworn in.
JUST IN: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo grants former SARS boss Tom Moyane leave to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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