Zuma ‘to take no further part’ in Zondo commission
Former president Jacob Zuma’s legal team has told the commission of inquiry into state capture that they will take no further part in proceedings.
Zuma's senior counsel Muzi Sikhakhane made the announcement on Friday.
The decision comes after various complaints from Zuma's legal team that the commission is treating him as a criminal and that the line of questioning amounts to cross-examination.
"We are now at the point where we want to take the conduct of this commission in terms of our client on what we think is irreparable damages to how he can conduct himself here. It has serious implications for him and I cannot bring a client here when this commission and the world believe I must just walk him into Kgosi Mampuru prison without a process," said Sikhakhane.
The commission adjourned on Wednesday in an attempt to find a solution to the impasse. However, evidence leader Paul Pretorius said the commission cannot enter into an agreement that favours a particular witness.
Pretorius said the commission has not asked Zuma questions that go beyond its terms of reference as an investigative body.
Sikhakhane said they are considering going to court to challenge the process the commission has taken in terms of Zuma's testimony.
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