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Former South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Themba Hadebe / POOL / AFP)
ANDREW BREITENBACH

Zuma tries to turn his courtroom attack on Downer into a criminal case

Jacob Zuma has laid charges claiming that Billy Downer, and the NPA, have irredeemably tainted the arms deal corruption charges that have haunted him since 2005

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read
Undisclosed: Jacob Zuma pictured before he was jailed for contempt of court. Shortly after his incarceration, he was admitted to hospital for an illness. (Emmanuel Croset/AFP)
ARMS DEAL CASE

Zuma’s health may delay arms deal case yet again

The former president’s undisclosed illness looks set to force another delay in a trial almost two decades in the making

  • Emsie Ferreira
6 min read
ARMS DEAL CASE

Manyi: Zuma may refuse a second medical assessment

The former president’s foundation claims the NPA has not demanded he be assessed by a second doctor, but says he would be within his rights to refuse

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
Former president Jacob Zuma. (EMMANUEL CROSET/AFP via Getty Images)
ARMS DEAL TRIAL

Military doctor says Zuma’s life is at risk

The former president needs extensive emergency treatment that is overdue because of this legal woes, according to a certificate filed to the Pietermaritzburg high court

  • Emsie Ferreira
2 min read