A large majority of readers (85%) said Mpofu's testimony was 'all a show', while 9% said the advocate did well and was one of Mzansi's best.
The advocate also accused the National Prosecuting Authority of being “vultures” and allegedly harassing the former president. He slammed the state for insisting on examining Zuma before Zuma's own doctors had completed their report and said there was no need for NPA doctors to examine Zuma.“Anyone who reads the affidavit will be clear that the entitlement to even ask for medical examination would only arise after the medical report had been completed.
“This issue is not just about privacy, it also has national security implications because we are talking about a former head of state here.”A large majority of readers said it was “all a show”, while 9% said Mpofu did well and was one of Mzansi's best and 6% said they would wait for the outcome of the case.“He's powerful! I like his charisma and confidence. The zeal to win,” wrote Deneni Nkhwashu.
“A useless showman floundering around and talking for hours with no understanding of the law. He contradicts himself and insults the court,” said Francoise Hannah Phillips.
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