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Former president Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe)

Jacob Zuma’s long walk to prison

The ex-president will be imprisoned for contempt of court, like a local Al Capone. Whether the NPA pursues state capture charges remains to be seen

Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case

The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis

Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case

Advocate Barry Roux, for Thales, had contended that the prosecution had failed to give a summary of available and admissible evidence when formulating charges of racketeering, corruption and money-laundering, and instead “simply alleged” that such existed.

No way out for Thales in arms deal case, court rules

The arms manufacturer has argued that there was no evidence to show that it was aware of hundreds of indirect payments to Jacob Zuma, but the court was not convinced.

?Former national director of public prosecutions Shaun Abrahams. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Shaun Abrahams had no legal power to reinstate Thales prosecution, court hears

The French-owned company, which is former president Jaob Zuma’s co-accused on corruption charges, is seeking to permanently halt its prosecution

Hofmeyr clarified that although he was one of the five people who came to the conclusion to withdraw charges, “legally it was Mr Mpshe’s decision on the dropping of charges”. (David Harrison/M&G)

Hofmeyr rejects claims of political interference in dropping of Zuma charges

The NPA, led by then acting head Mokotedi Mpshe, in 2009 dropped corruption charges against Zuma two weeks before the 2009 general elections

Ex-president Jacob Zuma appeared in court on April 6 on corruption charges dating back to the 1990s arms deal. (Marco Longari/AFP & Gallo Images/Foto24)

JZ’s legal options unpacked

There’s a good chance the ex-president’s new heavyweights will claim he won’t get a fair trial

Jacob Zuma

State will pay Zuma’s legal fees until court rules otherwise

Until the court rules otherwise, the state will continue to cover the former president’s legal fees

“What made us poor and poverty stricken was the dispossession of land. When you get it

Church leaders to hold welcoming home prayers for Zuma

‘The church leaders are of the view that it’s imperative to thank God for securing former president Zuma during his tenure as the president’

Michael Hulley

Zuma likely to challenge Abrahams’ decision to prosecute

Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley said that he had received a "terse response" from NDPP Shaun Abrahams regarding the unsuccessful representations.

Protests against Mahumapelo brought the town to a standstill on Thursday as burning tyres and rocks were used to barricade the road.

NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears

Advocate for Freedom Under Law, Wim Trengove SC says any outcome that leaves Shaun Abrahams in office would make a mockery of the Constitution

Memo to Shaun Abrahams: We’ve compiled a cut-out-and-keep charge sheet for your convenience.

Abrahams to study recommendations on Zuma charges

Last month, just hours before his deadline, Zuma submitted representations to the National Prosecuting Authority.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma looks on as his new cabinet members are sworn in.

President Zuma expected to make new representations on corruption charges

​President Jacob Zuma is expected to submit new representations to the NPA on why he should not face corruption charges

NPA acting National Director Mokotedi Mpshe’s decision to drop corruption charges against Jacob Zuma was deemed irrational by SCA

SCA ruling means Zuma has little wiggle room left

With his appeal rejected, it will be tough for the president to avoid his long-standing charges

Tuesday’s debate in Parliament saw lines being drawn around the issue of land expropriation without compensation

Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik

​Documents seen by the M&G have reopened questions on a Scorpion investigation regarding a series of payments to the presidential spokesperson.

(Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)

Ten years on, will Zuma face music?

It’s been a long road as the president again tries to swat away corruption charges

Members of the press look on as Mokotedi Mpshe announces the decision to drop corruption charges against Jacob Zuma on April 6 2009.

The endgame nears for Zuma and his NPA appointee

A Constitutional Court ruling may result in the president finally facing 783 criminal charges.

Then-acting NDPP Mokotedi Mpshe to drop a string of charges against Jacob Zuma in 2009.

No matter how you look at it, Shaun Abrahams made a bad decision

The National Prosecuting Authority head’s move can be seen as a ‘Stalingrad defence’; he should have gone directly to the Constitutional Court.

Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius.

Forging the shape of democracy will keep the courts busy

A look ahead at the most important court cases 2015 will bring. Important political cases, but also the state’s appeal in the Oscar Pistorius case.

Apart from South Africa

[From our archives] Spy tapes revelations could rock the Zuma establishment

Evidence released to the DA raises significant questions regarding the dropping of graft charges against President Jacob Zuma.

DA leader Helen Zille.

DA to receive more spy tapes documents

The DA will spend the next week analysing more documents relating to a 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.