Johannesburg – On Thursday, Former President Jacob Zuma laid criminal charges against senior state prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer SC.
Zuma lodged a complaint of prosecutorial misconduct and accused Downer, a lead prosecutor in his arms deal corruption case, of allegedly leaking his medical records to the media.
In a sworn statement, Zuma said it is clear and that there is evidence that there has been criminal interference in his investigation “by persons not authorised to conduct such investigations which include criminal involvement of foreign spies and illegal surveillance”.
[membership level=”1″]Zuma said the information relating to his medical records was leaked to people who had nothing to do with it and further alleged that Downer breached sections 41(6) read with 41(7) of the NPA Act.
“I therefore report and seek that a criminal case is opened and investigated by the police and law enforcement officers in relations to the conduct of Advocate JW Downer SC,” Zuma stated.
"When President Zuma learnt about the unlawful leaking of his confidential medical records in August; he reported the matter to the current President (Ramaphosa) but nothing was done; had the President took action, we wouldn't be here to open a criminal case" ~ Mzwanele Manyi
— Sphithiphithi Evaluator (@_AfricanSoil) October 21, 2021
Dear Media
Just so it's clear. On the 26th October 21, Judge Koen will be handing down his judgment following the arguments of 21/22 September.
So, the 26th October 21 is not a trial date but a judgment date.
H.E Prez Zuma is not required to attend, he will send his attorney.— JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) October 22, 2021
the National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson advocate Mthunzi Mhaga said, “The NPA is committed to upholding due process and the rule of law and will assess the merits of the charges in an objective manner. We also note that these charges are laid while the matter is subject to judicial determination by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg and judgment is expected to be delivered on October 26.”
Also read: NPA notes charges laid against prosecutor Advocate Downer
The Jacob G Zuma Foundation has advised that The State v Zuma matter will resume at the Peitermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday, 26 October 2021.
However, Former President Zuma is not obliged to attend and will not be present.
Media Advisory: The State v Zuma and Another matter will resume at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday, 26 October 2021. pic.twitter.com/hcWu2z8rOI
— RSAJudiciary (@OCJ_RSA) October 21, 2021
Dear Media
Just so it's clear. On the 26th October 21, Judge Koen will be handing down his judgment following the arguments of 21/22 September.
So, the 26th October 21 is not a trial date but a judgment date.
H.E Prez Zuma is not required to attend, he will send his attorney.— JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) October 22, 2021
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