Cyril Ramaphosa Claims Progress Is Being Made in Dealing With State Capture Report, SA Not Convinced
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has provided an update on how the government is dealing with the state capture report
- The presidency noted that the government has made significant progress and recouped billions of rands
- South Africans weighed in on the president's claims, questioning the timing of the progress report
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident that the government is making significant strides in response to the recommendations of the state capture commission, but South Africans don’t agree.
The Presidency released a report on 28 July 2025, highlighting what actions were taken to respond to the recommendations. Released in 2022, the State Capture Report, which was also known as the Zondo Commission Report, found clear evidence that key institutions were exploited and weakened.
The report, which spanned four years of investigations, recommended specific actions be implemented, like criminal charges and systemic reforms.
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What has the government done?
In its report, which was also submitted to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, the presidency noted that it has made significant progress.
The presidency noted that 60 actions were identified in the President's response plan in October 2022, and thus far, 48% were complete or substantially complete. The report indicated that 23% are on track and 29% are delayed but receiving attention.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya also noted the significant progress that has been made.
"Government has recovered nearly R11 billion in stolen public funds, strengthened our law enforcement capacity and implemented comprehensive reform across government," he said.
He added that Ramaphosa remained committed to the full implementation of the recommendations and to rebuilding public trust in institutions.
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How did South Africans react?
Social media users had little faith in the president’s report, with some saying that he was only providing updates now because former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo recently complained.
Mvuselelo Dule said:
“He is saying that because he has been called out. If Zondo didn't say anything, he was never going to tell us anything regarding the recommendation of the Zondo commission.”
Peter Lever noted:
“Not a single orange overall.”
Joseph Lucky Khumalo added:
“Then why is Gwede Mantashe still a member of the cabinet? Zondo's finger didn't point next to him but directly at him.”
Bernabe de la Bat questioned:
“Mr talk big and does nothing. Tell us then, what are the consequences for those implicated in the Zondo commission?”
Joseph E A Lazarus said:
“Only because Judge Zondo expressed his disgust that the MPs implicated in the Zondo Commission were still kept on in cabinet, but just deployed to another portfolio.”
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Thifhulufhelwi Mufamadi asked:
“Because Judge Zondo is now complaining?”
Zondo blames political interference for corruption
Briefly News reported that Raymond Zondo weighed in on the corruption crisis engulfing the country.
The former Chief Justice, whose commission detailed high levels of state capture, blamed political interference.
Zondo also blamed the African National Congress for disbanding the Scorpions, saying that it contributed to the problem.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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