‘Zuma not convicted of a crime, he should stand’ says Zuma’s lawyers

Former President Jacob Zuma’s lawyers argue that the Former President was not convicted of a crime, but for contempt of court which equates to a civil offence. Image: DZumaSambudlaFormer President Jacob Zuma’s lawyers argue that the Former President was not convicted of a crime, but for contempt of court which equates to a civil offence. Image: DZumaSambudla

They also said that Zuma was not given the option to appeal his 15-month sentence and the subsequent remission of his sentence was not taken into account.“The Act the IEC Act exists off the back of the Constitution.

Zuma was nominated by his newly formed MK party as its No 1 candidate to the National Assembly despite him having a criminal record.

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