Sunak’s Family and BP: A Startling Revelation

With the breaking story that Sunak’s family signed agreements with BP, I was immediately struck by the parallels with the Gupta’s State Capture of South Africa.

Deal Details and Public Interest

In May, the Times of India reported that Infosys bagged a huge deal from the global energy company which is thought to be the second-largest in the history of the firm.

Defining State Capture

State capture is a type of systemic political corruption in which private interests significantly influence a state's decision-making processes to their own advantage.

State Capture in South Africa: A Close-up View

I have business interests in South Africa, so saw the State Capture saga unfold close up.

The Guptas' Rise and Flight

The wealthy Gupta family were exposed as having potentially corrupt dealings with Jacob Zuma the South Africa President.

Questionable Deals in the UK: Where's the Oversight?

Our esteemed unelected Prime Minister Sunak with a State Salary of £150,000 pa appears to be assenting to multi billion contract that are allegedly benefitting family companies.

Racial Undertones and Realities

Before anybody starts playing the race card in criticising this post, it was black activists and committed journalism that ended State Capture in South Africa causing the Gupta family to flee justice.

Reflecting on State Capture's Roots and Implications

How does State Capture occur, I leave that to Mcebisi Jonas to explain, and ask you to consider whether State Capture is alive in the U.K.