Former president Jacob Zuma on Monday broke his silence since being released from the correctional services system earlier in October for his contempt of court case.
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He addressed a crowd of his supporters outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court where his private prosecution of state advocate Billy Downer and News24 journalist Karyn Maughan case was heard.[WATCH] Members of the disbanded Mkhonto Wesizwe Military Veterans Association singing and chanting outside court, Zuma will address the crowds gathering outside court. #JacobZuma @ewnreporter pic.twitter.
Nhlanhla Mabaso October 10, 2022 [IN PICTURES] Zuma with his legal representatives inside court. #JacobZuma @ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/piMtJrRSznZuma was in court as an applicant after he summoned Downer and Maughan. But when spoke to the crowd outside the court, he also expressed gratitude to those who supported him during the time of his arrest.
“I want to thank you all for what you did because you showed that no one could be unjust under your watch. As people of South Africa, you should also show such support to others too,” Zuma said.
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