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The commission legal team will act to obtain an order authorizing the commission secretary to issue the subpoena. Zuma and his lawyers wrote letters to the commission objecting, saying they would not attend.
FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma. Photo: Abigail Javier / EWN
JOHANNESBURG – The state capture commission of inquiry said Friday it was going ahead with a subpoena request to force former President Jacob Zuma to testify in November.
The commission’s legal team said it would act to obtain an order authorizing the commission’s secretary to issue the subpoena. Zuma and his lawyers wrote letters to the commission objecting, saying they would not attend.
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Friday was said to be “D-Day” for Supreme Court Vice President Raymond Zondo to put his foot down.
He was unfazed by pressure from Zuma’s lawyers, his foundation and supporters who are expected to protest demanding that he recuse himself as chairman of the commission.
Zondo said the request would go ahead even if Zuma and his legal team did not attend. And if they don’t, a subpoena will be issued to force you to testify in November.
Zondo also said it would not contemplate negotiating alternative dates.
The request was expected to be heard at 9 am.
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