At the same time, members of the national executive, public officials and functionaries of various organs of state influenced the awarding of tenders to benefit themselves, their families or entities in which they held a personal interest. The evidence reveals that there was widespread corruption in the awarding of contracts and tenders to Bosasa, and its associated business entities or organisations, by government departments, SOEs, agencies and entities. The report recommends that ANC leaders and government officials – including former president Jacob Zuma, Gwede Mantashe and Nomvula Mokonyane – be investigated for possible corruption.