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FIRST TAKE | Joyous moment to see Molefe, Singh in the dock - but NPA needs more powers, now

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Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh. Photo: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Esa Alexander
Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh. Photo: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Esa Alexander

It was a joyous moment to see Brian Molefe, a senior executive in the Guptas’ state capture enterprise, appear in the dock. But if we’re going to beat corruption, the NPA needs investigative powers restored, writes Pieter du Toit.

Brian Molefe is part of the state capture crew that was on the verge of becoming normalised and rehabilitated after his stint as a Gupta divisional manager.

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