Former South African president Jacob Zuma is taking his private prosecution case to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein. This move comes after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled against Zuma’s bid for private prosecution.
In June, advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan successfully applied to have the private prosecution bid instituted against them by Zuma set aside. As a result, Zuma was ordered to pay the costs.
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The SCA’s decision to hear Zuma’s appeal is significant, as it could potentially overturn the previous ruling and pave the way for the private prosecution case to proceed.
Zuma’s private prosecution bid stems from corruption charges related to his tenure as president. The charges include fraud, racketeering, and money laundering.
This appeal to the SCA is seen as a last-ditch effort by Zuma to avoid facing trial and potential legal consequences.
If the appeal is unsuccessful, Zuma may have to face the charges in court. This would mark a significant development in South Africa’s ongoing fight against corruption and impunity.
