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<p>It is of course the big story of the day. President Jacob Zuma spent his first night behind bars for being in contempt of court. Joining CNBC Africa to talk through the political and economic implications of this is Lord Peter Hain, former Anti- Apartheid activist and Daniel Silke, Political Economy Analyst.</p>


Analysis: Why Zuma’s incarceration is a vote of confidence for SA’s future

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for a conversation on what has been moving the markets today, including the Constitutional Court ruling against Jacob Zuma is Makwe Masilela, Chief Investment Officer at Makwe Fund Managers &#038; Johann Els, Chief Economist at Old Mutual Investment Group.</p>


Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

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<p>The South African Constitutional Court has found former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 months behind bars. This is for failing to appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Zuma was given five days to hand himself over to the authorities. Joining CNBC Africa for analysis of this ruling is Political Analyst, Ongama Mtimka.</p>


Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

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<p>Former president’s son, Duduzane Zuma, claimed at the state capture inquiry that the former public protector did not give him a platform to address state capture claims that are against him. The public protector firmly opposed these allegations saying that investigators offered to travel to Dubai to speak to him. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss this is the former public Protector, Thuli Madonsela.</p>


Thuli Madonsela says Duduzane Zuma lied to Zondo commission

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<p>Former Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson&#8217;s memorial service was held today after the businessman was killed in car crash on Monday. Mr Watson was expected to appear at the state capture inquiry after former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi implicated Watson in cases of bribery. Somadoda Fikeni, Political Analyst for more.</p>


How will Gavin Watson’s death impact the Zondo Commission?


<p>Former President Jacob Zuma said the “Zuma must go”&nbsp;campaign
of 2017 where hundreds of thousands&nbsp; of South Africans took to the streets
to protest against him was part of the intelligence-fuelled campaign to vilify
him that upset his family.</p>



<p>Zuma was giving evidence to the Zondo Commission on State Capture in Johannesburg where he is expected to answer questions on the controversial Gupta family and alleged corruption in the function of the government of his day.  </p>



<p><strong>Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/zdnl-mc/2019/07/15/i-have-been-vilified-over-the-years-zuma-and-his-comrade-conspiracy-theories-open-day-one-of-statecaptureinquiry/">“I have been vilified over the years!” Zuma and his comrade conspiracy theories open day one of #StateCaptureInquiry</a></p>



<p>“People were calling,&nbsp;
Zuma must go. What can be done? No one can do anything he is corrupt.
What has he done ? Nothing. No president has been brought before a commission
but if it is Zuma we must do it…Zuma must resign. It is part of the
intelligence plan against me. Then he must be brought before the commission and
answer questions,” he said.</p>



<p>Zuma sounded a little bitter as he hinted that he was going
to retaliate and told of the pain suffered by his family. </p>



<p>I have been provoked and provoked to the last degree, by
people purporting to save the country they make stories they do everything. My
own family suffered out of this leaving me, as a soldier I can take everything,
people forget I have a family who do not want to hear lies being told against
me.”</p>



<p>The hearing continues.&nbsp; </p>


#StateCaptureInquiry: The Zuma must go campaign was part of the conspiracy


<p>Former President Jacob Zuma made it clear his comrades were out to get him when he began giving evidence to the Zondo Commission in Johannesburg.</p>



<p>Supporters clapped and cheered as Zuma walked into the
hearing where he is expected to answer scores of questions for the rest of the
week on everything from the controversial Gupta family to the hundreds of
thousands he is alleged to have taken as a bribe every from the security
company BOSASA. Zuma told the hearing that he was there because he
believed&nbsp;it was important that people say things they know, that than
telling things they can’t prove.</p>



<p>“Ï have been vilified over the years!” Zuma told the commission
clearing his throat&nbsp;frequently and blaming a bout of flu.</p>



<p>This commission from my understanding was really created to
have me coming here and perhaps to find things on me…This is why, in the
background I am going to give&#8230;There has been a drive to remove me from
everything a wish that I should disappear…Why it is important I will deal
with…Work in the ANC and also because of who I am…This conspiracy against me
has been stressed at all material times when there are things to be done. It
has come in different forms and that is why people who are trying to dodge
things in one thing or another. I am going to connect the dots as to why I am
here.”</p>



<p>Zuma claimed that three intelligence organisations, one from
South Africa, in 1990 decided to remove Zuma, then head of ANC intelligence,
from all structures in the party. He claimed it was a clear character assassination
on the grounds that he had information that his party had been infiltrated by
spies.</p>



<p>Zuma also claimed his removal from power in 2005, in
reaction to South Africa’s controversial arms deal, smacked of a campaign
against him.</p>



<p>“Before I was charged, I was removed as deputy president in
2005 because I was implicated in the arms deal. Of all the people implicated in
the arms deal there was not a single one investigated but they investigated me.
I had been investigated in a very strange way, the head of the NPA and the
minister where they announced there is a prima facie case against him but it is
not winnable in court. There are investigations and then there are
investigations. I have never heard of an investigation against anyone being run
like that in the media.”</p>



<p>The hearing continues.</p>


“I have been vilified over the years!” Zuma and his comrade conspiracy theories open day one of #StateCaptureInquiry

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<p>The judicial authorities of South Africa are actively looking into crimes committed against the state by private and state owned entities. Exposed claims of corruption and fraud have become regular features on front pages and screens daily. And yet, those exposed have not been successfully prosecuted. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Bernard Hotz, Head of Business Crimes and Investigations at Werksmans Attorneys.</p>


Understanding the legal process behind prosecuting corporate scandal

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<p>Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says more arrests are in the pipeline following the #Bosasa revelations at the Zondo Commission. He spoke to CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana.</p>


Hawks arrest five suspects over #Bosasa tender fraud

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<p>The Zondo Commission of Inquiry continues smoothly today with testimony by former Bosasa COO, Angelo Agrizzi. This after a security scare at the inquiry forced proceedings to be wrapped up early after hearing damming evidence of widespread bribery by Bosasa. CNBC Africa&#8217;s political economics reporter, Karao Letlhatlha gives more insight.</p>


ANC given money to fund election campaign – Angelo Agrizzi

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<p>Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has granted permission to the legal team to admit the Gupta leaks hard drives as evidence. Zondo spent the opening hour of the day&#8217;s proceedings listening to arguments on why he should allow the emails contained on the hard drives to be admitted as evidence. CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha gives details.</p>


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Analysis: Why Zuma’s incarceration is a vote of confidence for SA’s future

Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

Thuli Madonsela says Duduzane Zuma lied to Zondo commission

How will Gavin Watson’s death impact the Zondo Commission?

#StateCaptureInquiry: The Zuma must go campaign was part of the conspiracy

“I have been vilified over the years!” Zuma and his comrade conspiracy theories open day one of #StateCaptureInquiry

Understanding the legal process behind prosecuting corporate scandal

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Analysis: Why Zuma’s incarceration is a vote of confidence for SA’s future

Here’s how markets are reacting to the ConCourt judgement against Zuma

Zuma judgement reaffirms confidence in judicial system, says Political Analyst Ongama Mtimka

Thuli Madonsela says Duduzane Zuma lied to Zondo commission

How will Gavin Watson’s death impact the Zondo Commission?

#StateCaptureInquiry: The Zuma must go campaign was part of the conspiracy

“I have been vilified over the years!” Zuma and his comrade conspiracy theories open day one of #StateCaptureInquiry

Understanding the legal process behind prosecuting corporate scandal

Hawks arrest five suspects over #Bosasa tender fraud

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