It must have been satisfying to imagine the state capture focus would shift outside the party with the departure of Zuma. Even if individuals in the ANC would no doubt be implicated, the leadership may have thought that the tide of Ramaphoria would sail the organisation far from further scrutiny.
Thanks to Stinton, we've been reminded that the ANC is as sullied and embedded in the story of state capture just like its former president and top officials.
Meanwhile, Cyril Ramaphosa clings to his alibi - he knew nothing until the Gupta Leaks. He ought to explain how that could be so - under oath, in his capacity as leader of the ANC, before the Zondo commission of inquiry.
Maletsatsi Moshoeshoe
Germiston, Ekurhuleni