NPA 'elated' over Zuma ruling

2009-01-12 12:31

Bloemfontein - The National Prosecuting Authority is "elated" by the Supreme Court of Appeal's ruling on procedures related to Jacob Zuma's case on Monday, its spokesperson Tlali Tlali said.

They were pleased about the "correctness" of their approach being endorsed by the court.

Tlali said there was no indication of a plea bargain.

The SCA upheld an appeal by the National Director of Public Prosecutions against a court ruling that effectively halted Zuma's corruption prosecution.

In a unanimous judgment, a bench of five judges harshly criticised the high court ruling, but dismissed an application to have a "political meddling" finding scrapped.

However, the NDPP won part of its appeal, which means presidential front-runner Zuma still faces charges of corruption, fraud, racketeering and tax evasion.

"The appeal is upheld with costs," said acting deputy judge president Louis Harms.

- SAPA