“For the criminal trial to proceed under the present conditions while these legal protections are being pursued would be a travesty of justice and a vindictive assault on our constitution,” said the Jacob Zuma Foundation.
The foundation said Zuma had briefed his legal team to do all that was necessary to approach the president of the SCA, in line with the relevant legislation, to seek appropriate remedies including the reconsideration, variation or clarification of the decision.
“All that Zuma wants is a fair trial, and will leave no stone unturned to ensure the constitutional promise of the rule of law and equality before the law is evenly applied to all,” said the foundation. “For the criminal trial to proceed under the present conditions while these legal protections are being pursued would be a travesty of justice and a vindictive assault on our constitution,” it said.dismissed Zuma’s “special plea” to remove Downer from his corruption case.
Zuma had entered the “special plea” in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, challenging Downer’s “title to prosecute”. Koen, however, ruled that any alleged infringement of his fair trial rights should be determined at the end of the criminal trial, and said. Just R20 for the first month.
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