WATCH | Jacob Zuma's first date with the Zondo commission

15 July 2019 - 12:18
By Staff Reporter
Former president Jacob Zuma has begun his testimony at the commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday.
Image: ALON SKUY Jacob Zuma Former president Jacob Zuma has begun his testimony at the commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday.

On Monday, former president Jacob Zuma began his testimony before the commission of inquiry into state capture.

A few of his political allies including Des van Rooyen and Carl Niehaus showed up to support him.  Supra Mahumapelo arrived surrounded by media and a police escort. 

Supra Mahumapelo seen arriving at the state capture commission in Parktown where the former president Jacob Zuma is testifying.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi Supra Mahumapelo seen arriving at the state capture commission in Parktown where the former president Jacob Zuma is testifying.
Carl Niehaus.
Image: ALON SKUY​ Carl Niehaus.

Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama was refused entry, allegedly for wearing his party regalia. Mgxitama is refusing to remove the regalia, arguing that the police must show him a rule that bans party regalia.

Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama
Image: Thulani Mbele Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama