SA probe implicates Indian envoy,absolves Zuma

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said the Gupta family had resorted to using diplomatic channels after their initial requests for a special reception at Johannesburgs main airport had been repeatedly denied.

An individual in the High Commission communicated directly with individuals at the air force command post. The collusion of officials resulted in the irregular approval of the flight clearance, Radebe said.

No minister was involved in the aircrafts landing. The President is not involved in authorising the landing, he said

One of the findings was that the landing of the aircraft was a direct result of manipulation of processes and that names had been dropped in the course of events. Whose name was dropped? The Defence Minister,Transport Minister and the Presidents names were dropped, Radebe said.

Neither official was available for comment. Details of the report will be released next week.

WITH PTI