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WATCH | Explainer: Who Willie Mathebula is and why his testimony is important for the state capture inquiry

The first witness in the commission of inquiry into state capture, Willie Mathebula, took the stand on August 21 2018. Sunday Times journalist Qaanitah Hunter explains who he is and why his testimony is important.

Willie Mathebula, Treasury's acting chief procurement officer, was the first witness called by the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture in Parktown, Johannesburg on August 21 2018.
Willie Mathebula, Treasury's acting chief procurement officer, was the first witness called by the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture in Parktown, Johannesburg on August 21 2018. (ALON SKUY)

The first witness in the commission of inquiry into state capture, Willie Mathebula, took the stand on August 21 2018. Sunday Times journalist Qaanitah Hunter explains who he is and why his testimony is important.

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