Zuma expected in court as interdicted private prosecution case against Ramaphosa continues
In July last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal gave an order that Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa was unlawful, unconstitutional, and set aside.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Former President Jacob Zuma. Pictures: AFP
JOHANNESBURG - Former President Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution battle against President Cyril Ramaphosa will continue in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday morning.
Zuma accused the president of being an accessory after the fact in his matter involving State Advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan.
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In 2022, the former president instituted private prosecution against Downer and Maughan over the sharing of public court documents which contained his sick note.
That matter continues to play out in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
In July last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal gave an order that Zuma’s private prosecution of Ramaphosa was unlawful, unconstitutional, and set aside.
It also interdicted the private prosecution, and declared the summons issued against the president unlawful and invalid.
But Zuma is taking that ruling on appeal.
In a statement, the Jacob Zuma Foundation said Thursday’s appearance would be to update the criminal court on the progress of the ongoing appeal.
The former president is expected to be in attendance at the Johannesburg High Court.