From blaming Thuli Madonsela to visiting the Guptas, SA reacts to Brian Molefe’s state capture testimony 09 March 2021 - 18:00 Former Eskom and Transnet CEO Brian Molefe said he felt betrayed by former public protector Thuli Madonsela because she 'failed to protect' him. File photo. Image: Veli Nhlapo Former Eskom and Transnet boss Brian Molefe had South Africans talking on social media after his testimony at the state capture inquiry on Monday. Molefe was quizzed about his relationship with the controversial Gupta family and their alleged influence in his appointment as CEO of Eskom and Transnet. Molefe, who admitted to knowing the Guptas “well” and regularly visiting their Saxonwold compound, was asked by evidence leader advocate Anton Myburgh whether he felt betrayed by the Guptas when they fled SA as allegations of crime mounted against them.