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I am not corrupt – Zuma’s son

“I’m not corrupt,” said the son of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday.

Duduzane Zuma was giving evidence for a second day at an inquiry that’s investigating corruption.

Like his father, the young Mr Zuma denied each and every corruption allegation that was put to him.

He also said this: “I’m looked at as criminal. I’m looked at as this face of corruption, I’m this guy that’s plundered trillions out of the country which is not the case by the way.

“I’d just like to say to the public out there. I’m not corrupt I have not taken money from anybody. I never have and never will.”

Then he explained that he is a victim of his father’s political battles.

“I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I believe that I’m unfortunately caught up in a political storm.”

For his part Judge Raymond Zondo, who is running the inquiry, emphasised that he is after one thing only – the truth.

He reassured Mr Zuma: “We are looking at everything. We don’t have a version we want to be proved, we just want the truth. Wherever we might get the evidence”

The inquiry is investigating allegations that ex-President Zuma oversaw a web of corruption during his term in office.

The accusations focus on his relationship with the controversial Gupta family, which was accused of influencing cabinet appointments and winning lucrative state tenders through corruption.

Both the former president and the family deny any wrongdoing.

 

Source: bbc.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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