While Jacob Zuma's lawyers seek a postponement in his corruption case pending his reconsideration application at the Supreme Court of Appeal, the State has argued against it, saying it is yet another 'delay tactic'. | J_chabalala
The State says the court should not entertain Zuma's delay tactics.While former president Jacob Zuma's lawyers seek a postponement in his corruption case pending his reconsideration application at the Supreme Court of Appeal , the State has argued against it, saying it is yet another"delay tactic".
Zuma could not attend his corruption trial on Monday in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg due to an undisclosed medical condition. to allow his client to pursue various appeals. He also said the court had no discretion to evaluate the potential prospects of the former president's appeal efforts.was not an option in a criminal court.He also argued that Zuma's postponement application was part of his Stalingrad defence, which he described as"meritless".Downer spoke about frustration in the matter.
Zuma has now asked SCA president Mandisa Maya to reconsider that decision. On Sunday, Zuma's foundation announced that his legal team would try to privately prosecute Downer.
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