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WATCH | Former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni in the hot seat at Zondo commission

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  • Former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni will take the spotlight at the state capture commission on Wednesday.
  • On Tuesday, the commission heard testimony from former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana.
  • News24 reported that her testimony elicited reactions of "disbelief" from Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

The Zondo commission is expected to hear testimony from former South African Airways board chairperson Dudu Myeni on Wednesday.

It was earlier alleged that Myeni would limit her answering of certain questions to avoid "incriminating" herself, News24 reported. The controversial businesswoman had been implicated by several witnesses. 

READ | Zondo astounded by ex SAA board member's allegations against 'fellow African brother'

On Tuesday, the commission heard testimony from former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana, which left Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in "disbelief".

Kwinana was questioned about her involvement in what appeared to be an illegal strategy by SAA to have 30% of awarded contracts to suppliers set aside for BEE companies. Treasury had warned the board that this would be illegal and should not be followed through with, Fin24 reported.

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