‘No Respite Until Zuma is Held To Account For His Corrupt Actions’ – DA Leader Maimane

Riyaz Patel

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says President Cyril Ramaphosa must confirm “in writing that the state will not pay a cent towards Jacob Zuma’s latest stalling tactic in the form of his appeal.”

This, after the former president said he intends to file an application for leave to appeal last Friday’s KwaZulu Natal High Court’s judgement dismissing his application for a permanent stay of prosecution linked to his corruption case.

“This is yet another conniving move by Zuma to avoid jail for the over 783 counts of fraud, corruption and racketeering as it relates to his role in the infamous Arms Deal,” said Maimane.

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The DA leader also wants “update” from the president “as to the process made by the state in recouping public