Another court blow for Zuma as Downer matter struck off the roll

Zuma had wanted the private prosecution case to remain on the court's roll pending the outcome of his appeal at the ConCourt.

April 18, 2024
Clive Ndou Less than a minute
MK Party supporters outside the high court in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday. Photo: Nqubeko Mbhele

Jacob Zuma on Wednesday moved a step closer to answering allegations of arms deal corruption after the Pietermaritzburg High Court struck his private prosecution case against NPA senior prosecutor advocate Billy Downer off the roll.

The arms deal corruption case against the former president was put on hold to allow Zuma to explore his private prosecution case against Downer, whom Zuma wants removed as lead prosecutor in the arms deal case for allegedly leaking his medical report to journalist Karyn Maughan, who he also wanted prosecuted.

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April 18, 2024
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Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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