Zuma expected to file papers to support application for Downer’s recusal 19 May 2021 Former president Jacob Zuma shares a light moment with a member of his legal team at the Pietermaritzburg high court on Monday. Image: Sandile Ndlovu The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will on Wednesday learn the reasons behind former president Jacob Zuma’s objection to advocate Billy Downer prosecuting him when he files his affidavit in the Pietermaritzburg high court. A member of Zuma’s legal team told TimesLIVE the papers were with the former president’s attorneys. It is not known at what time the affidavit will be filed.