R2.5 trillion
Total financial exposure
Sentenced to 15 months
Former President of South Africa (2009-2018). The Zondo Commission found that under his presidency, the state was systematically captured by the Gupta family and their associates, resulting in the hollowing out of state institutions, SOE looting on an industrial scale, and the near-collapse of the country's energy, transport, and financial infrastructure.
Produced the "fire pool" report to shield Zuma from accountability for Nkandla. Appointed by Zuma as Minister of Police.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Appointed by Zuma to oversee the SSA. The Zondo Commission found the SSA was weaponized for Zuma's political purposes during Mahlobo's tenure as Minister.
Nephew of President Jacob Zuma — family connection provided implicit political protection and delayed accountability
Financial advisor to Zuma. Channelled payments from Thomson-CSF (Thales) to Zuma in exchange for Zuma's protection of Thomson-CSF's interests in the Arms Deal.
Financial advisor to Zuma. Channelled payments from Thomson-CSF (Thales) to Zuma in exchange for Zuma's protection of Thomson-CSF's interests in the Arms Deal.
Selebi was an ANC cadre deployed to lead SAPS. His prosecution was resisted by the Zuma faction.
Appointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.
Zuma-allied trade union leader deployed to Cabinet.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Agrizzi testified that Zuma received R300,000 per month in cash from Bosasa. Watson was a significant ANC donor.
Zuma personally called Maseko in October 2010, telling him to "help the Gupta brothers" — effectively ordering the GCIS CEO to redirect state advertising to Gupta media.
Central figure in state capture network. Zondo Commission found Zuma allowed Guptas to influence Cabinet appointments and SOE board placements.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Zuma-aligned minister. Appointed and retained despite facilitating SABC capture.
Nephew of President Jacob Zuma — family connection provided implicit political protection and delayed accountability
Mkhwebane was perceived as aligned with the Zuma faction of the ANC. Her investigations disproportionately targeted Zuma opponents while protecting Zuma allies. Zondo Commission evidence linked her to SSA during her pre-PP career.
Appointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.
Appointed by Zuma after the irregular removal of predecessor Nxasana. Compliant to executive pressure per Zondo Commission evidence.
Zuma kept Dlamini in Cabinet despite the SASSA crisis. Protected from consequences during his presidency.
Operated with impunity because of political protection from the Zuma administration.
Patron-client relationship. Guptas offered ministerial positions and directed SOE procurement in exchange for political protection.
Zuma personally called Maseko in October 2010, telling him to "help the Gupta brothers" — effectively ordering the GCIS CEO to redirect state advertising to Gupta media.
Vocal Zuma supporter and political ally. Zuma protected Mahumapelo as factional ally.
Appointed by Zuma after the irregular removal of predecessor Nxasana. Compliant to executive pressure per Zondo Commission evidence.
Appointed as NDPP by Zuma despite known dishonesty. Appointment served to protect Zuma from prosecution.
Zuma kept Dlamini in Cabinet despite the SASSA crisis. Protected from consequences during his presidency.
Zuma appointed Gigaba to three critical ministries. Gigaba was a key Zuma loyalist who facilitated state capture by appointing Gupta-aligned SOE boards.
Zuma ally — appointed as Defence Minister and served throughout his presidency
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Nephew of President Jacob Zuma — family connection provided implicit political protection and delayed accountability
Central figure in state capture network. Zondo Commission found Zuma allowed Guptas to influence Cabinet appointments and SOE board placements.
Zuma kept Dlamini in Cabinet despite the SASSA crisis. Protected from consequences during his presidency.
Produced the "fire pool" report to shield Zuma from accountability for Nkandla. Appointed by Zuma as Minister of Police.
Vocal Zuma supporter and political ally. Zuma protected Mahumapelo as factional ally.
Zuma kept Dlamini in Cabinet despite the SASSA crisis. Protected from consequences during his presidency.
Zuma appointed Gigaba to three critical ministries. Gigaba was a key Zuma loyalist who facilitated state capture by appointing Gupta-aligned SOE boards.
Agrizzi testified that Zuma received R300,000 per month in cash from Bosasa. Watson was a significant ANC donor.
Financial advisor to Zuma. Channelled payments from Thomson-CSF (Thales) to Zuma in exchange for Zuma's protection of Thomson-CSF's interests in the Arms Deal.
Produced the "fire pool" report to shield Zuma from accountability for Nkandla. Appointed by Zuma as Minister of Police.
Appointed by Zuma as SARS Commissioner. Moyane was a known Zuma loyalist.
Central figure in state capture network. Zondo Commission found Zuma allowed Guptas to influence Cabinet appointments and SOE board placements.
Close personal associate of Jacob Zuma. Chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation. The Zondo Commission found she acted in the interests of the Zuma-Gupta network rather than SAA.
Appointed by Zuma as first Minister of State Security after the SSA's creation in 2009. Obstructed investigations to protect Zuma's interests.
Patron-client relationship. Guptas offered ministerial positions and directed SOE procurement in exchange for political protection.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Appointed by Zuma as Minister of State Security in October 2017 — one of Zuma's last cabinet reshuffles before his departure.
Appointed by Zuma as first Minister of State Security after the SSA's creation in 2009. Obstructed investigations to protect Zuma's interests.
Appointed by Zuma as Energy Minister. Signed the Russia nuclear IGA on his behalf.
Appointed by Zuma as SARS Commissioner. Moyane was a known Zuma loyalist.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Mkhwebane was perceived as aligned with the Zuma faction of the ANC. Her investigations disproportionately targeted Zuma opponents while protecting Zuma allies. Zondo Commission evidence linked her to SSA during her pre-PP career.
Close personal associate of Jacob Zuma. Chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation. The Zondo Commission found she acted in the interests of the Zuma-Gupta network rather than SAA.
Zuma-allied trade union leader deployed to Cabinet.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Zuma-allied trade union leader deployed to Cabinet.
Served Zuma's interests by blocking prosecutions and pursuing politically motivated cases.
Appointed by Zuma to oversee the SSA. The Zondo Commission found the SSA was weaponized for Zuma's political purposes during Mahlobo's tenure as Minister.
Close personal associate of Jacob Zuma. Chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation. The Zondo Commission found she acted in the interests of the Zuma-Gupta network rather than SAA.
Appointed as NDPP by Zuma despite known dishonesty. Appointment served to protect Zuma from prosecution.
Zuma-allied trade union leader deployed to Cabinet.
Operated with impunity because of political protection from the Zuma administration.
Agrizzi testified that Zuma received R300,000 per month in cash from Bosasa. Watson was a significant ANC donor.
Appointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.
Appointed by Zuma after the irregular removal of predecessor Nxasana. Compliant to executive pressure per Zondo Commission evidence.
Served as ANC Secretary General throughout Zuma's presidency. Received Bosasa security upgrades during this period.
Zuma appointed Gigaba to three critical ministries. Gigaba was a key Zuma loyalist who facilitated state capture by appointing Gupta-aligned SOE boards.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Appointed as NDPP by Zuma despite known dishonesty. Appointment served to protect Zuma from prosecution.
Appointed by Zuma after the irregular removal of predecessor Nxasana. Compliant to executive pressure per Zondo Commission evidence.
Appointed by Zuma as Energy Minister. Signed the Russia nuclear IGA on his behalf.
Appointed by Zuma as SARS Commissioner. Moyane was a known Zuma loyalist.
Operated with impunity because of political protection from the Zuma administration.
Zuma appointed Gigaba to three critical ministries. Gigaba was a key Zuma loyalist who facilitated state capture by appointing Gupta-aligned SOE boards.
Financial advisor to Zuma. Channelled payments from Thomson-CSF (Thales) to Zuma in exchange for Zuma's protection of Thomson-CSF's interests in the Arms Deal.
Vocal Zuma supporter and political ally. Zuma protected Mahumapelo as factional ally.
Appointed by Zuma-aligned boards to lead both Transnet and Eskom during the state capture period.
Operated with impunity because of political protection from the Zuma administration.
Patron-client relationship. Guptas offered ministerial positions and directed SOE procurement in exchange for political protection.
Mkhwebane was perceived as aligned with the Zuma faction of the ANC. Her investigations disproportionately targeted Zuma opponents while protecting Zuma allies. Zondo Commission evidence linked her to SSA during her pre-PP career.
Served as ANC Secretary General throughout Zuma's presidency. Received Bosasa security upgrades during this period.
Served as ANC Secretary General throughout Zuma's presidency. Received Bosasa security upgrades during this period.
Appointed by Zuma to oversee the SSA. The Zondo Commission found the SSA was weaponized for Zuma's political purposes during Mahlobo's tenure as Minister.
Appointed by Zuma to oversee the SSA. The Zondo Commission found the SSA was weaponized for Zuma's political purposes during Mahlobo's tenure as Minister.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Financial advisor to Zuma. Channelled payments from Thomson-CSF (Thales) to Zuma in exchange for Zuma's protection of Thomson-CSF's interests in the Arms Deal.
Former wife of Jacob Zuma (divorced 1998)
Nephew of President Jacob Zuma — family connection provided implicit political protection and delayed accountability
Close personal associate of Jacob Zuma. Chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation. The Zondo Commission found she acted in the interests of the Zuma-Gupta network rather than SAA.
Agrizzi testified that Zuma received R300,000 per month in cash from Bosasa. Watson was a significant ANC donor.
Appointed by Zuma after the irregular removal of predecessor Nxasana. Compliant to executive pressure per Zondo Commission evidence.
Zuma ally — appointed as Defence Minister and served throughout his presidency
Vocal Zuma supporter and political ally. Zuma protected Mahumapelo as factional ally.
Appointed as NDPP by Zuma despite known dishonesty. Appointment served to protect Zuma from prosecution.
Former wife of Jacob Zuma (divorced 1998)
Zuma-aligned minister. Appointed and retained despite facilitating SABC capture.
Selebi was an ANC cadre deployed to lead SAPS. His prosecution was resisted by the Zuma faction.
Former wife of Jacob Zuma (divorced 1998)
Former wife of Jacob Zuma (divorced 1998)
Served Zuma's interests by blocking prosecutions and pursuing politically motivated cases.
Served Zuma's interests by blocking prosecutions and pursuing politically motivated cases.
Zuma personally called Maseko in October 2010, telling him to "help the Gupta brothers" — effectively ordering the GCIS CEO to redirect state advertising to Gupta media.
Zuma appointed Gigaba to three critical ministries. Gigaba was a key Zuma loyalist who facilitated state capture by appointing Gupta-aligned SOE boards.
Mkhwebane was perceived as aligned with the Zuma faction of the ANC. Her investigations disproportionately targeted Zuma opponents while protecting Zuma allies. Zondo Commission evidence linked her to SSA during her pre-PP career.
Served Zuma's interests by blocking prosecutions and pursuing politically motivated cases.
Appointed by Zuma to oversee the SSA. The Zondo Commission found the SSA was weaponized for Zuma's political purposes during Mahlobo's tenure as Minister.
Zuma-aligned minister. Appointed and retained despite facilitating SABC capture.
Mkhwebane was perceived as aligned with the Zuma faction of the ANC. Her investigations disproportionately targeted Zuma opponents while protecting Zuma allies. Zondo Commission evidence linked her to SSA during her pre-PP career.
Produced the "fire pool" report to shield Zuma from accountability for Nkandla. Appointed by Zuma as Minister of Police.
Appointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Vocal Zuma supporter and political ally. Zuma protected Mahumapelo as factional ally.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Nephew of President Jacob Zuma — family connection provided implicit political protection and delayed accountability
Appointed by Zuma as Energy Minister. Signed the Russia nuclear IGA on his behalf.
Selebi was an ANC cadre deployed to lead SAPS. His prosecution was resisted by the Zuma faction.
Operated with impunity because of political protection from the Zuma administration.
Zuma ally — appointed as Defence Minister and served throughout his presidency
Appointed by Zuma as Minister of State Security in October 2017 — one of Zuma's last cabinet reshuffles before his departure.
Appointed by Zuma as SARS Commissioner. Moyane was a known Zuma loyalist.
Appointed by Zuma as SARS Commissioner. Moyane was a known Zuma loyalist.
Appointed by Zuma as Minister of State Security in October 2017 — one of Zuma's last cabinet reshuffles before his departure.
Appointed by Zuma as Energy Minister. Signed the Russia nuclear IGA on his behalf.
Zuma-aligned minister. Appointed and retained despite facilitating SABC capture.
Central figure in state capture network. Zondo Commission found Zuma allowed Guptas to influence Cabinet appointments and SOE board placements.
Appointed by Zuma as Energy Minister. Signed the Russia nuclear IGA on his behalf.
Appointed as NDPP by Zuma despite known dishonesty. Appointment served to protect Zuma from prosecution.
Appointed by Zuma-aligned boards to lead both Transnet and Eskom during the state capture period.
Zuma ally — appointed as Defence Minister and served throughout his presidency
Selebi was an ANC cadre deployed to lead SAPS. His prosecution was resisted by the Zuma faction.
Former wife of Jacob Zuma (divorced 1998)
Produced the "fire pool" report to shield Zuma from accountability for Nkandla. Appointed by Zuma as Minister of Police.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Selebi was an ANC cadre deployed to lead SAPS. His prosecution was resisted by the Zuma faction.
Close personal associate of Jacob Zuma. Chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation. The Zondo Commission found she acted in the interests of the Zuma-Gupta network rather than SAA.
Zuma ally — appointed as Defence Minister and served throughout his presidency
Zuma kept Dlamini in Cabinet despite the SASSA crisis. Protected from consequences during his presidency.
Appointed by Zuma as first Minister of State Security after the SSA's creation in 2009. Obstructed investigations to protect Zuma's interests.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Patron-client relationship. Guptas offered ministerial positions and directed SOE procurement in exchange for political protection.
Appointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.
Served Zuma's interests by blocking prosecutions and pursuing politically motivated cases.
Zuma-allied trade union leader deployed to Cabinet.
Zuma-aligned minister. Appointed and retained despite facilitating SABC capture.
Patron-client relationship. Guptas offered ministerial positions and directed SOE procurement in exchange for political protection.
Agrizzi testified that Zuma received R300,000 per month in cash from Bosasa. Watson was a significant ANC donor.