Court reports: Zuma was subject of media smear campaign

President Jacob Zuma was the subject of a smear campaign in the media because he had become the “unacceptable face of Africa” and it is a “myth” for the DA to claim that Zuma desperately wanted a day in court.

Zille: Spy Tapes hold enough evidence to prosecute

There is “sufficient evidence” on the so-called spy tapes for a review application of the decision to withdraw corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma, DA leader Helen Zille said on Monday. “I have read the transcripts of the tapes handed to us by the NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] last Thursday. They constitute recordings of 36 … Read more

NPA ‘has complied’ on tapes

The NPA has complied with the Supreme Court of Appeal’s order to hand over the so-called Zuma “spy tapes”, spokesman Nathi Mncube said on Thursday. “We have complied and we did come and lodge the documents,” he told reporters outside the High Court in Pretoria. Mncube said the National Prosecuting Authority handed over a copy … Read more