PRETORIA, November 7 – A decision to have the State foot former president Jacob Zuma’s legal bills was not a reckless but based on legal advice received, the high court in Pretoria heard on Wednesday. Advocate Thabani Masuku, representing Zuma, told a full bench of judges that President Cyril Ramaphosa did not make a fresh […]
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DA tells court it was unlawful for state to pay Zuma’s legal fees
PRETORIA, November 6 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) argued on Tuesday that the agreement between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor Jacob Zuma to cover his legal costs was unlawful. Advocate Sean Rosenberg argued before a full bench on Tuesday at the North Gauteng High Court. The DA wants Zuma to pay back R15.3 million […]