Persecution vs prosecution: Zuma’s frantic attempt to avoid a trial

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Fifteen years since his onetime financial adviser Schabir Shaik first faced prosecution on charges former president Jacob Zuma himself launched his last ditch attempt to avoid what he has always asked for: his day in court by JKwritingz

In Zuma’s case are multiple charges of fraud, money laundering, corruption and racketeering linked to his relationships with individuals and entities, among them Shaik and Thales. These include an allegation that Thales tried to secure his support in crushing an investigation into their involvement in corruption in the late 1999s arms deal. Thales’ charges relate directly to their alleged bribery agreement with Zuma.

His being tried in the court of public opinion over all these years had led to the general public vying for blood without first establishing whether he is innocent or guilty. This was met with jovial noises of agreement from the public gallery, which was packed with Zuma loyalists. He went on to label Thales’ prosecution as “a knee-jerk, status quo” decision as representations made to former director of public prosecutions Shaun Abrahams had not made any difference but been totally ignored.Representing the state, Advocate Wim Trengove reminded Zuma’s legal team that their client had been afforded “luxurious litigation” at the expense of the taxpayer, and if it wasn’t for his Stalingrad delaying strategy there would not have been additional delays.

 

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JKwritingz He says he will happily appear in court on corruption charges on 30 February 2020.

JKwritingz Not last ditch, don't limit Zuma, he's unlimited.

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