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Former president Jacob Zuma to appeal Downer ruling
Former President Jacob Zuma is back in court on Monday. Zuma wants the Pietermaritzburg High Court to allow him to…
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Jacob Zuma’s bid to recuse Billy Downer may have to wait until end of corruption trial
Former president Jacob Zuma may have to wait until the end of his corruption trial to launch his appeal should…
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Zuma challenges ruling rejecting recusal of state advocate Billy Downer
Former president Jacob Zuma’s legal team has filed court papers for leave to appeal a high court decision dismissing his…
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Jacob Zuma seeks to appeal recusal ruling
Former president Jacob Zuma will appeal the judgment that dismissed his plea to have prosecutor Billy Downer recused. Judge Piet…
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We must respect judiciary and prosecutors, says Thabo Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki has criticized his successor, Jacob Zuma, for bad-mouthing the judiciary and prosecutors to get out of…
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Jacob Zuma to appeal recusal ruling
Former president Jacob Zuma will appeal the High Court ruling dismissing his request to have Billy Downer removed from his…
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Jacob Zuma’s special plea dismissed, trial to start in April
Judge Piet Koen dismisses former president Jacob Zuma’s special plea to have state prosecutor Billy Downer recused. Zuma’s legal team…
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Judgment expected in Jacob Zuma’s fight with NPA’s Billy Downer
Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen is expected to hand down judgment on Tuesday, in the legal fight where former…
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Jacob Zuma and Thales case in court on Tuesday
The arms deal corruption case involving former President Jacob Zuma and the Thales Group will resume at the High Court…
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NPA to investigate Jacob Zuma claims that Billy Downer gave confidential info to journalist
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that it would look into claims by former President Jacob Zuma that prosecutor Billy…
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NPA concerned about timing of Jacob Zuma charges against Billy Downer
The National Prosecuting Authority has raised concerns about the timing of former president Jacob Zuma’s charges against Adv Billy Downer.…
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NPA concerned about timing of Jacob Zuma’s charges against Billy Downer
The National Prosecuting Authority has raised concerns about the timing of former president Jacob Zuma‘s charges against Adv Billy Downer.…
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Jacob Zuma lays criminal charges against Billy Downer
Former president Jacob Zuma has lodged a complaint of prosecutorial misconduct against the NPA’s Billy Downer. Zuma also laid criminal…
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Former president Jacob Zuma lays criminal charges against Billy Downer
Former president Jacob Zuma has lodged a complaint of prosecutorial misconduct against the NPA’s Billy Downer. Zuma also laid criminal…
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Jacob Zuma to lay criminal charges against Adv Billy Downer
Former president Jacob Zuma’s application to remove the lead prosecutor from his corruption trial continues. Zuma will be laying criminal…
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Jacob Zuma to know in October whether Billy Downer will remain prosecutor in his case
Former President Jacob Zuma will know in about four weeks whether his bid to have prosecutor Billy Downer removed from…
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Jacob Zuma and Thales case back in PMB court
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg will be hearing arguments in the recusal application brought by Zuma’s legal team. They…
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NPA dismisses claim that prosecutor Billy Downer leaked Jacob Zuma’s medical records
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed the allegation that former president Jacob Zuma’s medical records were leaked by its…
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Jacob Zuma: Preparations under way for healing prayer in Nkandla
A marquee has been erected outside former president Jacob Zuma’s home in KwaNxamalala, Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of a prayer…
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Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial postponed to 9 September
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has postponed former President Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial until 9 September. Zuma and French arms company,…
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Jacob Zuma’s application to question spy tapes witnesses shouldn’t be entertained, says NPA
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that former President Jacob Zuma’s application in which he wanted to interrogate NPA witnesses…
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Jacob Zuma’s fight to postpone arms deal trial rolls over to Tuesday
The Pietermaritzburg High Court will deliver its judgment on Tuesday on former president Jacob Zuma’s postponement application for his arms…
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Advocate Downer dismisses Jacob Zuma argument over his competency to prosecute corruption case
Senior State prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer, has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s argument that he was not competent to prosecute…
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Jacob Zuma slams prosecutor Downer, accuses him of providing info to media
Former president Jacob Zuma has reiterated his criticism of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), accusing its lead prosecutor Billy Downer…
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Jacob Zuma expected to plead not guilty to corruption
Former President Jacob Zuma is returning to the High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday. Zuma and the French arms company…
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KZN ANC reaffirms support for Jacob Zuma
The ANC in KZN has reaffirmed its support for former President Jacob Zuma. He’s facing 16 charges relating to a…
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Jacob Zuma wants prosecutor Billy Downer out and seeks instant acquittal
The publication understands that former president Jacob Zuma is asking the High Court in Pietermaritzburg to not only remove prosecutor…
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Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial postponed
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Monday morning postponed the fraud and corruption trial against former president Jacob Zuma and…
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Jacob Zuma’s long-awaited day in court finally set
Former president Jacob Zuma and French arms dealer Thales will finally go on trial in May. The corruption case against…
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Jacob Zuma’s court case adjourned to September
Judge Kate Pillay has delivered her judgment on a trial date for former president Jacob Zuma’s French arms deal. Pillay…
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NPA granted arrest warrant for Jacob Zuma
Judge Dhaya Pillay has issued a warrant of arrest for former President Jacob Zuma after failing to appear in court…
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