Zuma-appointed provincial NPA heads lose jobs challenges
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo differs with the Concourt majority in NPA appointment squabble, rules in favour of Jacob Zuma appointees.
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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo differs with the Concourt majority in NPA appointment squabble, rules in favour of Jacob Zuma appointees.
In the twilight of his presidency, Jacob Zuma signed off on a multitude of NPA appointments, all swiftly undone by the new incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa.
Shaun Abrahams. (Lindile Mbontsi) The court said the decision by Cyril Ramaphosa to revoke the appointments of senior advocates was taken lawfully. Former president Jacob Zuma appointed the advocates before his resignation. His decision was recorded in presidential minutes, but was never made public. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed applications brought by two senior advocates, who were challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to reverse their appointments at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Judge DS Fourie said Ramaphosa's decision was "...