South Africa's Zuma says not opposed to inquiry into corruption allegations


  • World
  • Friday, 26 May 2017

South African President Jacob Zuma tours the World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Durban, South Africa, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Rogan Ward

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's President Jacob Zuma said on Friday he was not opposed to setting up a commission of inquiry into corruption into his government after anti-graft report alleged he was influenced by the wealthy Gupta family in making government appointments.

The former Public Protector, a constitutionally mandated corruption watchdog, called for a commission of inquiry in the "State of Capture" report into alleged influence-peddling. The report was released in November.

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