The so-called raid on the Guptas' compound failed to unearth anything of much value
It is hardly surprising that, today, most South Africans feel stunned and humiliated by the mere thought of the impact of the Guptas on the political economy of their country.
As they continue to assess what harm the family may have done to the country's institutions, politicians, and democracy, it appears there is a consensus that those who collaborated with the family ought to be punished.
As a matter of fact, the Gupta brothers were accused of vetting ministerial appointments and of using their influence to siphon money from state contracts. Surprisingly, they even hired the president's son, Duduzane, to work for them, and repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The family seemed untouchable, repeatedly implicated in corruption by state officials, email leaks, and senior politicians. Sadly, they were apparently protected by their close friendship with President Jacob Zuma.
However, one day last month, the South African police's elite Hawks unit shocked the nation by arriving at the Guptas' lavish compound in Johannesburg before dawn, looking to make arrests.
Interestingly, within hours of the police raid, President Zuma had announced his resignation, and the three Gupta brothers were found to have vanished abroad.
As they continue to assess what harm the family may have done to the country's institutions, politicians, and democracy, it appears there is a consensus that those who collaborated with the family ought to be punished.
As a matter of fact, the Gupta brothers were accused of vetting ministerial appointments and of using their influence to siphon money from state contracts. Surprisingly, they even hired the president's son, Duduzane, to work for them, and repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The family seemed untouchable, repeatedly implicated in corruption by state officials, email leaks, and senior politicians. Sadly, they were apparently protected by their close friendship with President Jacob Zuma.
However, one day last month, the South African police's elite Hawks unit shocked the nation by arriving at the Guptas' lavish compound in Johannesburg before dawn, looking to make arrests.
Interestingly, within hours of the police raid, President Zuma had announced his resignation, and the three Gupta brothers were found to have vanished abroad.
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