In a major twist to the oft-delayed Zuma corruption case, Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen has invited arguments from the State & defence as to whether he should continue to preside over the former president's trial. | J_chabalala karynmaughan
Faced with another Zuma bid for Downer removal, Koen invites argument on his recusal as trial judgeJacob Zuma's corruption trial was postponed to 30 January 2023.
"The integrity of the trial must be beyond any criticism or reproach. It is my task to ensure that it meets that expectation," Koen stated in a brief ruling delivered on Wednesday morning.
Zuma contended that his private medical information was"leaked" by Downer, despite the fact that he failed to claim confidentiality when his lawyers filed the disputed letter in court.Koen found that the letter was submitted to Downer"without any specific restrictions as regards confidentiality". While he appreciated that the adjournment would take up time, Koen said the delay, and the fact that the trial would not continue on its mooted resumption date of 7 November, was"inevitable and required in the interest of justice".
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