South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, testifying at a graft inquiry, said he chose to 'remain but resist' rather than resign as deputy president when allegations of widespread corruption surfaced under his predecessor Jacob Zuma
CAPE TOWN, Aug 11 - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, testifying at a graft inquiry on Wednesday, said he chose to "remain but resist" rather than resign as deputy president when allegations of widespread corruption surfaced under his predecessor Jacob Zuma.
Appearing for the second time at an inquiry probing allegations of graft during Zuma's nine years in power, Ramaphosa said the first option available to him was to resign as deputy president. The inquiry, headed by acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, is looking into allegations including that Zuma allowed businessmen close to him - brothers Atul, Ajay and Rajesh Gupta - to influence policy and win lucrative government contracts.The Gupta brothers have repeatedly denied corruption accusations and are now believed to be living in Dubai.
His imprisonment last month for ignoring a court order to testify before the Zondo commission ignited some of the worst violence in post-apartheid South Africa.
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