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Private prosecution

Zuma returns to court in an umpteenth attempt to have Downer removed as prosecutor

South Africa

Zuma returns to court in an umpteenth attempt to have Downer removed as prosecutor

By Dianne Hawker

Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer, Maughan struck off the roll - but lawyers, supporters cry victory

South Africa

Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer, Maughan struck off the roll - but lawyers, supporters cry victory

By Chris Makhaye

Zuma’s private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa on ice yet again

South Africa

Zuma’s private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa on ice yet again

By Michelle Banda

Court denies Jacob Zuma’s second special bid to have Billy Downer removed from arms deal case

South Africa

Court denies Jacob Zuma’s second special bid to have Billy Downer removed from arms deal case

By Victoria O’Regan

Second appeal blow to Zuma’s private prosecution attempts, as judges say Mpofu tried to ‘mislead’ court

South Africa

Second appeal blow to Zuma’s private prosecution attempts, as judges say Mpofu tried to ‘mislead’ court

By Dianne Hawker

SLAPP down — Jacob Zuma fails in attempted private prosecution of Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan

South Africa

SLAPP down — Jacob Zuma fails in attempted private prosecution of Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan

By Dianne Hawker

Judges tell Dali Mpofu to watch his language in heated Ramaphosa vs Zuma courtroom exchange

South Africa

Judges tell Dali Mpofu to watch his language in heated Ramaphosa vs Zuma courtroom exchange

By Dianne Hawker

Ramaphosa calls Zuma’s private prosecution ‘frivolous’, Zuma accuses president of delaying tactics

South Africa

Ramaphosa calls Zuma’s private prosecution ‘frivolous’, Zuma accuses president of delaying tactics

By Dianne Hawker

Zuma ‘misses the point’ – say judges who granted interdict against privately prosecuting Ramaphosa

Maverick News

Zuma ‘misses the point’ – say judges who granted interdict against privately prosecuting Ramaphosa

By Des Erasmus

No Country for Two Presidents: Zuma’s ridiculous ‘legal’ argument vs Ramaphosa gets tested in court

South Africa

No Country for Two Presidents: Zuma’s ridiculous ‘legal’ argument vs Ramaphosa gets tested in court

By Stephen Grootes

Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa’s attempt to interdict Zuma’s ‘unsound’ private prosecution

South Africa

Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa’s attempt to interdict Zuma’s ‘unsound’ private prosecution

By Des Erasmus

Zuma ‘desperately’ trying to link private prosecution cases for ‘ulterior purpose’ — Ramaphosa

Politics

Zuma ‘desperately’ trying to link private prosecution cases for ‘ulterior purpose’ — Ramaphosa

By Des Erasmus