The Helen Suzman Foundation says Downer and Maughan are pawns in a political battlefield
06 December 2022 - 20:53The Helen Suzman Foundation wants to intervene in former president Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of state advocate Billy Downer, saying he is not trying to obtain justice.
Rather, he wants to hinder Downer in prosecuting him on arms deal-related charges...You’ve always trusted us to help you navigate the world. Support the Sunday Times by becoming a premium member for only R80 and keep the conversation going. You can cancel anytime.
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