Legal team's 11th hour withdrawal 'fortuitous' for Zuma - trial delay expected even though NPA is ready

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Eric Mabuza filed the notice as Zuma’s attorney of record but did not provide reasons for the withdrawal ahead of the trial which was scheduled to start on May 17.

Former president Jacob Zuma's legal team filed a notice of withdrawal in the Pietermaritzburg high court on Wednesday. File photo.Jacob Zuma's legal team's formal notice of withdrawal of their services in his corruption trial in the Pietermaritzburg high court on Wednesday could be “fortuitous” for the former president.

“It is also rather fortuitous for Mr Zuma that it comes at this time. Because it may provide him with grounds to seek a delay in the trial.He would have to convince a court that additional time is necessary and what a reasonable delay might constitute.” “A second reason, could be a conflict within the legal team/or between his attorney and him in respect of the manner in which to handle the trial.

 

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