And in this regard, a leading South African political commentator wrote to me, saying:
“Did the Americans accede to the request based on specific individuals as targeted (and singled out) by the Justice Ministry? If so — why not finger the politicians? (My suspicion is that it’s to target them or cut off access to a pipeline of funds and resources — while at the same time not rendering them directly or openly susceptible thus preserving the ‘unity’ of the ANC?)
“It is curious. Unless there is an elaborate game of lulling them into a false sense of security only to pounce later… but I don’t think so…”
Taken together, this points to the sad possibility of a still-divided South African government and governing party, one as yet unable to fully and completely commit to rooting out the remaining tendrils of State Capture, and to bringing all culprits — regardless of their influence, positions, or connections — to face the legal and criminal music.
If this is true, there is still a long, complex, painful road for the government and nation to travel until the deep damage of the past decade is repaired, and the country can legitimately tell potential investors that the disease of corruption has finally been beaten back.
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