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FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

Spy tapes

NPA: Zuma's application to question spy tapes witnesses shouldn't be entertained

By Mia Lindeque

On Monday, former President Jacob Zuma made an application in the Pietermaritzburg High Court for a postponement of his arms deal fraud and corruption trial.

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  • FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma addressing his supporters outside the state capture commission on 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

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    947 days ago
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    Wim Trengove: Zuma can’t rely on spy tapes for permanent stay of prosecution

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    Jiba: 'Husband's pardon had no role in spy tapes decision'

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    1178 days ago
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  • FILE: Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in the Durban High Court on 8 June 2018. He is charged with 16 counts that include fraud‚ corruption and racketeering. Picture: Felix Dlangamandla/Pool

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    1289 days ago
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    1290 days ago
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  • FILE: NPA head Shaun Abrahams. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Abrahams grants Zuma extension to make corruption representations

    President Zuma’s lawyers cited prior litigation commitments as well as the complexity of the matter at hand when they asked for a deadline extension.

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