THE THIRD UMPIRE

DUDU MYENI

The former SAA board chair and Jacob Zuma Foundation head has been declared a delinquent director for life, with the words “dishonest”, “reckless” and “grossly negligent” featuring in the judgment. Criminal charges could, and should, follow.

PHUMLA WILLIAMS

The acting director-general of government communications, who lifted the lid on corruption in the ministry during heartfelt testimony before the state capture commission, has finally been appointed permanently after acting for eight years.

ANTHONY FAUCI

The main adviser to the White House on the pandemic has stated for the record that hydroxychloroquine, the Covid “treatment” punted by Donald Trump, does not work and can harm patients. Any bets on how much longer he’ll last?