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Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: Supplied
ARMS DEAL TRIAL

Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August

The delay has been forced by the former president’s latest application challenging the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer

  • Emsie Ferreira
6 min read
Former South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Themba Hadebe / POOL / AFP)
ANDREW BREITENBACK

Zuma’s private prosecution bid is a mirage, say lawyers

The former president’s counsel was misreading the law in an attempt to pin charges on state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, the court heard

  • Emsie Ferreira
8 min read
Former south African President Jacob Zuma (C-L) greets a delegate during the 55th National Conference of the ANC at the National Recreation Center (NASREC). (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFP)
ANC ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

Ramaphosa rejects Zuma’s bid to bring private prosecution

Charge instituted on the eve of the ANC’s elective conference where Ramaphosa is seeking a second term in the presidency

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read
Former president Jacob Zuma. (Michele Spatari / AFP)
ARMS DEAL CHARGES

Arms deal appeal ruling due but Zuma may not take no for an answer

Should the court deny leave to appeal, it is unlikely to be end of a legal strategy openly described by the state as one of continual delay

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read