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Shaun Abrahams had no legal power to reinstate Thales prosecution, court hears

Article Franny Rabkin - 21 May 2019

The French-owned company, which is former president Jaob Zuma’s co-accused on corruption charges, is seeking to permanently halt its prosecution

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Hofmeyr rejects claims of political interference in dropping of Zuma charges

Article Canny Maphanga - 11 Feb 2019

The NPA, led by then acting head Mokotedi Mpshe, in 2009 dropped corruption charges against Zuma two weeks before the 2009 general elections

JZ’s legal options unpacked

Article Franny Rabkin - 27 Jul 2018

There’s a good chance the ex-president’s new heavyweights will claim he won’t get a fair trial

State will pay Zuma’s legal fees until court rules otherwise

Article Jeanette Chabalala & Jenni Evans - 20 Jun 2018

Until the court rules otherwise, the state will continue to cover the former president's legal fees

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Church leaders to hold welcoming home prayers for Zuma

Article Amanda Khoza News24 - 31 May 2018

'The church leaders are of the view that it's imperative to thank God for securing former president Zuma during his tenure as the president'

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Zuma likely to challenge Abrahams’ decision to prosecute

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Mar 2018

Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley said that he had received a "terse response" from NDPP Shaun Abrahams regarding the unsuccessful representations.

NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears

Article Amanda Khoza News24 - 1 Mar 2018

Advocate for Freedom Under Law, Wim Trengove SC says any outcome that leaves Shaun Abrahams in office would make a mockery of the Constitution

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Abrahams to study recommendations on Zuma charges

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Feb 2018

Last month, just hours before his deadline, Zuma submitted representations to the National Prosecuting Authority.

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President Zuma expected to make new representations on corruption charges

Article Jeanette Chabalala & Mahlatse Mahlase - 30 Nov 2017

President Jacob Zuma is expected to submit new representations to the NPA on why he should not face corruption charges

SCA ruling means Zuma has little wiggle room left

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 17 Oct 2017

With his appeal rejected, it will be tough for the president to avoid his long-standing charges

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Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik

Article Amabhungane - 5 Oct 2017

Documents seen by the M&G have reopened questions on a Scorpion investigation regarding a series of payments to the presidential spokesperson.

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Ten years on, will Zuma face music?

Article Franny Rabkin - 15 Sep 2017

It’s been a long road as the president again tries to swat away corruption charges

The endgame nears for Zuma and his NPA appointee

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 10 Oct 2016

A Constitutional Court ruling may result in the president finally facing 783 criminal charges.

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No matter how you look at it, Shaun Abrahams made a bad decision

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 7 Jun 2016

The National Prosecuting Authority head’s move can be seen as a ‘Stalingrad defence’; he should have gone directly to the Constitutional Court.

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Forging the shape of democracy will keep the courts busy

Analysis Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 22 Jan 2015

A look ahead at the most important court cases 2015 will bring. Important political cases, but also the state's appeal in the Oscar Pistorius case.

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