Zuma, NPA's spy tapes application for leave to appeal dismissed
The National Prosecuting Authority and President Jacob Zuma's application for leave to appeal the so-called spy tapes ruling has been dismissed with costs.
The matter was heard in the North Gauteng High Court on Friday morning after judgement was reserved in June.
In April, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that the NPA's 2009 decision to drop charges against Zuma was irrational and must be reviewed.
In handing down his judgement, Judge Audrey Ledwaba said there were no reasonable prospects for success.
"The applicants invented novel legal grounds by misinterpreting sections of the judgment. The fact that the public has an interest in the matter is not a justification to grant leave to appeal."
Slindelo Masikane reports from court.
The DA wants the 783 charges against Zuma to be reinstated.
The opposition party's James Selfe was in court.