The Jacob Zuma-Gupta scandal, known as "State Capture," is a major corruption scandal in South Africa involving former President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family. The Guptas, wealthy businessmen from India, allegedly used their close ties with Zuma to influence government appointments, policy decisions, and state contracts for their benefit. This led to widespread corruption in state-owned enterprises like Eskom and Transnet. The scandal came to light through the "Gupta Leaks," revealing the extent of their control over state affairs. Public outrage eventually forced Zuma to resign in 2018, and the Zondo Commission was established to investigate. The scandal severely damaged public trust, investor confidence, and the South African economy, highlighting deep issues of corruption in the country. Legal proceedings against Zuma and the Guptas are ongoing.

Lynne Brown, during her tenure as the Minister of Public Enterprises, found herself at the heart of the state capture saga. According to the Zondo Commission, she was not just a bystander but a participant in the grand scheme of things, facilitating the Guptas' influence over state-owned enterprises like Eskom and Denel. It's like she was the conductor of an orchestra where every note played was a tune of corruption.

In the Gupta state capture investigation, Norma Gigaba, former wife of ex-Home Affairs Minister Melusi Gigaba, made serious allegations against the Gupta family. Her affidavit, submitted to Judge Raymond Zondo, claimed that the Guptas exerted undue influence over Melusi Gigaba by gifts and Bribes through providing a car to Gigaba and financing their luxury wedding, which she suggested were attempts to sway his decisions and secure his loyalty. Additionally by political Influence: Using these gestures to manipulate Gigaba's actions while he was in office, thereby gaining access to state resources and contracts.