Masuku fired, Zuma summoned- Professor Somadoda Fikeni unpacks the developments

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has fired Dr. Bandile Masuku from his position as Health MEC following allegations of corruption. Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko, health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife - Johannesburg MMC, Loyiso Masuku - were placed on leave in July following a controversial multi-million rand PPE tender scandal. An SIU investigation has found that Masuku had failed to execute his function in compliance with the constitution and public financial act. Makhura addressed the media in Johannesburg...Meanwhile The State Capture Commission evidence leader, Advocate Paul Pretorius says there are compelling reasons for former President Jacob Zuma to appear before the Commission. The Commission is hearing an application by its legal team for an order authorizing the Secretary of the Commission to issue a summons for Zuma. Earlier Zuma said his appearance before the Commission set for next month will be an incovience. He has also called for its Chairperson Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to recuse himself citing he is bias. But Pretorius says it is not unusual to issue summons to a witness. He says many people have been summoned and that over 30 witnesses have also implicated Zuma.