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Politics Paddy Harper - 23 Jun 2020

The former president’s bid for an October trial date seems set to fail

Zuma turns on judiciary as trial nears

Politics Paddy Harper - 28 May 2020

Former president says pre-trial correspondence is part of another plot

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Arrest warrant issued for no-show Zuma

Article Paddy Harper - 4 Feb 2020

The high court wants more details about the nature of the illness preventing the former president from appearing on corruption charges

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Zuma stay of prosecution application must be dismissed, NPA argues

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 12 Mar 2019

The prosecuting authority believes there is a strong case against the former president

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[From our archives] Spy tapes revelations could rock the Zuma establishment

Analysis Drew Forrest - 20 Nov 2014

Evidence released to the DA raises significant questions regarding the dropping of graft charges against President Jacob Zuma.

‘The NPA is very upset about it’

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Apr 2009

Jacob Zuma's prosecutor, Billy Downer, is not a happy man. But he won't be quitting any time soon, he tells Adriaan Basson.

Champagne on ice for JZ

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Apr 2009

Prosecutors staged a surprise comeback this week in their battle with the National Prosecuting Authority's chiefs over charges against Jacob Zuma.

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