Investigations into Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Prasa, Eskom, SA Airways, SABC to name just a few, all of who have had boards and CEO's appointed by Ministers had been an unmitigated disaster. Patronage, cronyism and corruption have been at the forefront and led to state capture of billions. Added to the disaster, have been handouts of golden handshakes to the tune of millions for the worst performing organisation and its leadership.