Minister of Public Enterprises (2014-2018). The Zondo Commission found she was central to the capture of Eskom and Denel and that she appointed Gupta-linked board members with disregard for vetting processes. The Commission rejected as not credible her testimony about her relationship with Gupta associate Salim Essa. No criminal charges filed despite the Zondo findings. Returned to an ANC advisory role in the Western Cape in 2025.