The National Prosecuting Authority says the decision by former president Jacob Zuma to privately prosecute State advocate Billy Downer is nothing more than an intimidation tactic. NPA JacobZuma
[File Image]: Former President Jacob Zuma.Jacob Zuma to privately prosecute State advocate Billy DownerThe prosecution relates to allegations that Downer leaked Zuma’s confidential medical records to News24’s specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan.NPA spokesperson advocate Mthunzi Mhaga says they are fully behind Downer.
Sanef has issued a statement strongly criticising the serving of a summons on Maughan – saying it is nothing more than an attempt to intimidate her. It has described the summons issued on Maughan as a clear attack on media freedom and says it intends to fully support News24 and is considering joining the case as amicus curiae [friend of the court].Protect integrity of SA’s criminal justice system
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