Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been photographed visiting Ajay Gupta, a state capture-accused businessman, at a temple in India, drawing sharp criticism from the government and public. The visit, which included a South African high commissioner, has triggered an official probe into its purpose as Zuma's MK Party defends the meeting ahead of elections.
·Zuma photographed with Ajay Gupta at an Indian temple, renewing scrutiny of their relationship
·Government justice minister Lamola orders investigation into the purpose and circumstances of the India visit
·South African high commissioner to India attended the meeting, now facing official questions
·MK Party backs Zuma, claiming the visit provided spiritual preparation for upcoming elections
·Critics call the reunion a betrayal of South Africans amid ongoing state capture accountability issues
drawn from The Africa Report, newsday.co.za, Daily Maverick, Smile 90.4FM · updated 17m ago