Former president Jacob Zuma says he is ready to state his case before the Constitutional Court in his bid to stay out of jail.
On Tuesday, the Apex Court sentenced the former president to 15 months in prison for defying its order to continue testifying at the state capture commission.
Zuma says the court order had left him with no option but to rebel as it had taken away his right not to answer all questions at the commission. His other gripe is the chairperson of the inquiry, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s refusal to recuse himself from the proceedings.
Jacob Zuma’s Timeline:
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Zuma says he is willing to make his submission before any other judge at the state capture commission, except Zondo – whom he accuses of bias.
His application for the rescission of his jail sentence will be heard on July 12.
Below is the timeline of the events that led to this moment:
