Thread by @CyrilRamaphosa

Chairperson,
 
Many people sacrificed their lives in the fight to end apartheid and bring us to the new Constitutional dispensation.
 
When we dishonour the Constitution, its principles and values, we dishonour them too.

Since state capture is an assault on the democratic process, it is necessary that the process of extricating the State from a position of ‘capture’ is inclusive, democratic and involves the broad range of interests in society.

This is addressed in part by the public nature of this Commission’s work.
 
But the hard work will begin after it has finalised its hearings and submitted its report.

There will be a need for a partnership between citizens and all branches of the State to ensure faith is restored in our institutions and our democracy.

Putting an end to state capture will enable the State to focus its efforts and resources more effectively on the provision of public services, which is critical to the transformation and development of our society.

It is worth highlighting that many of our critical institutions continued to work as they needed to and as provided for in the Constitution throughout this period.

Despite the damage done by state capture to public institutions during this time, and the resulting impact on the provision of services, the reality is that the work of government did continue, and progress was achieved in several areas.

This was due in large part to the efforts of committed, capable and ethical public servants and public representatives.
 
The road from the period of state capture will be long yet.

Every measure we have instituted has taken time and consideration and every measure yet to be taken will require the same.
 
We will not and we cannot relent.
 
I thank you.