How to Steal a Country

synopsis

When a group of investigative journalists discover far-reaching corruption involving Jacob Zuma, then President of South Africa, a pernicious disinformation campaign is mounted against the integrity of the newsroom. Then one day the journalists receive the smoking gun - a huge data leak that lays bare the entire modus operandi behind the capture of the South African state by private individuals with the help of politicians.
Thanks to their good friend Zuma, members of the Indian Gupta family were able to use the proceeds of an entire nation for their own gain, acquiring holdings in coal mines, media and IT companies, and even government positions. When finally a Judicial Commission of Inquiry is installed, Zuma also comes to testify. His defense: it's all lies and fake news.

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Documentary
1 hr. 27 min.

director

Rehad Desai

writer

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synopsis

When a group of investigative journalists discover far-reaching corruption involving Jacob Zuma, then President of South Africa, a pernicious disinformation campaign is mounted against the integrity of the newsroom. Then one day the journalists receive the smoking gun - a huge data leak that lays bare the entire modus operandi behind the capture of the South African state by private individuals with the help of politicians.
Thanks to their good friend Zuma, members of the Indian Gupta family were able to use the proceeds of an entire nation for their own gain, acquiring holdings in coal mines, media and IT companies, and even government positions. When finally a Judicial Commission of Inquiry is installed, Zuma also comes to testify. His defense: it's all lies and fake news.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 27 min.

director

Rehad Desai

writer