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Allegations of Impropriety Regarding the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) \u2013 Mpati Commission (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Launched in October 2018, the Mpati Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate allegations of mismanagement and improper investment decisions at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which manages government pension funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission was mandated to determine whether PIC directors or employees abused their positions for personal gain, whether whistleblower protections were upheld, and whether unfair practices influenced staff remuneration or bonuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was also tasked with reviewing governance structures and other areas of concern within the PIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inquiry followed growing allegations of corruption and maladministration, particularly involving then-CEO Dr. Dan Matjila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chaired by Justice Lex Mpati, with assistance from Gill Marcus and Emmanuel Lediga, the commission held 63 days of hearings and heard testimony from 77 witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It found, among other things, that Matjila had used his position to improperly influence investment decisions for personal or political purposes. He resigned before the inquiry concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the commission\u2019s findings, no prosecutions have been publicly confirmed, prompting criticism over the lack of follow-through and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mokgoro Inquiry, launched in November 2018, investigated misconduct by senior National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) officials Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi, amid concerns over political interference during the Zuma era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chaired by retired Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, the commission examined their roles in controversial decisions, including the withdrawal of charges against former Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli and the protection of politically connected figures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The report, concluded in April 2019, recommended their removal from office and highlighted systemic issues within the NPA that enabled such misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ramaphosa dismissed them shortly after, marking a key step in restoring the NPA\u2019s credibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While praised for swift action, unlike the slower Zondo Commission, critics noted the lack of criminal prosecution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Probably the most high-profile Commission, it was first announced by former President Jacob Zuma, but was implemented and overseen by Ramaphosa after he took office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commission was established to investigate allegations that powerful individuals or networks were secretly influencing government decisions for personal gain, alongside widespread corruption and fraud within public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It followed a recommendation by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate widespread allegations of state capture under Zuma, particularly involving the Gupta family and their influence over state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commission, chaired by then-Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and costing nearly R1 billion, ran for four years and uncovered extensive evidence of state capture involving public and private sector actors, implicating over 1,400 individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Zondo Commission produced six reports exposing corruption in state entities like PRASA, the SSA, and SABC and recommended prosecutions, further probes, and systemic reforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While Ramaphosa accepted most of the findings in October 2022 and implemented some actions, such as leadership changes at SARS, the freezing of R14 billion in assets, and the recovery of R5.4 billion, actual prosecutions have been limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFitness of Advocates Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi to Hold Office in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) – Mokgoro Commission (2018-2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nAllegations of State Capture, Corruption, and Fraud in the Public Sector – (Zondo Commission) (2018\u20132022)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n