The NPA says there has been ‘no communication from the SCA’ yet about feedback on Zuma’s ‘reconsideration’ application
Former president Jacob Zuma will not be present on Tuesday when his arms deal-related corruption case again comes before Pietermaritzburg High Court judge Piet Koen.
On Monday, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga said there had been “no communication from the SCA”.Zuma’s spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi, confirmed there had been “no outcome” from the SCA.Previously, in his ruling again postponing the trial pending the SCA ruling, Koen said that in terms of the law his hands were tied and he could not set a date for the continuation of the trial until the outcome of the “reconsideration” application.
After pleading not guilty to the charges, Zuma raised a special plea in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, saying Downer, whom he accuses of bias and misconduct, had no “title” to prosecute him. While the NPA has declined to prosecute, Zuma’s legal team said he would institute a private prosecution against Downer.
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