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He was a close ally of former President Jacob Zuma and was implicated in what is known in South Africa as the state capture inquiry, which looked into allegations of high-level corruption during Zuma's presidency.

Some of them were also among 4,000 signatures on a letter calling for a boycott of Israeli production companies, festivals and broadcasters "that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people".

The House Speaker, who has been implicated, has resigned, although he denies any wrongdoing.

It comes after thousands of Hollywood industry professionals signed a pledge vowing not to work with Israeli film institutions that are "implicated in genocide".

The group pledged “not to screen films, appear at or otherwise work with Israeli film institutions — including festivals, cinemas, broadcasters and production companies,” which have been “implicated” in attacks on Palestinians.