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Former President Jacob Zuma has refused to take the witness stand, arguing that the commission was unfair and biased towards him.
Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture investigation in Johannesburg on November 17, 2020. Image: Abigail Javier / EWN
JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court heard on Tuesday the urgent request of the state capture commission to force former President Jacob Zuma to appear and testify before the investigation.
Zuma has refused to take the witness stand, arguing that the commission was unfair and biased towards him.
The chairman of the commission, Supreme Court Vice President Raymond Zondo, summoned Zuma to appear for a total of 10 days in January and February 2021.
Attorney Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who represented the state’s capture investigation, told Judge Chris Jafta that while Zuma had refused to cooperate, he would likely comply with the ConCourt decision.
“We do not believe that Mr. Zuma will challenge this court,” Ngcukaitobi said.
“But why not? He has not even bothered to treat us with respect for his argument. He submitted a letter to say, ‘I am not participating.’ Why would he think he would respect an order from this court?” .
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