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Zuma to approach ConCourt
08/11/2007 13:59 - (SA)
Johannesburg - ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma will approach the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal two of Thursday's Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgments, said his lawyer.
They would also "observe with keen interest" whether the rulings emboldened the National Prosecuting Authority to again indict Zuma on any charges, said Michael Hulley in a statement.
Both the rulings handed down on Thursday had strong constitutional law imperatives which impacted fundamentally on Zuma's rights and in turn, on the rights of all South Africans.
"In particular, in relation to the warrants of appeal, we note the dissenting judgement relating to the constitutionality of the search-and-seizure which underscores, with respect, the credence of our approach," said Hulley.
"An application will be made for leave to appeal against the judgements to the Constitutional Court."
He added that the investigation of Zuma, which had been going on for more than seven years, was guided by "improper political motives".
"The timing and nature of the charges, should these eventuate, will be reflective as to whether such motives still exist."
The judgments may give the state room to investigate reinstating charges against Zuma relating to corruption in the multi-billion rand arms deal.
The SCA dismissed an appeal by Zuma and French arms company Thint to stop the state from getting documents being held in Mauritius.
In another ruling, the SCA upheld an appeal by the National Director of Public Prosecutions against a high court order setting aside five search warrants against Zuma and Durban-based Hulley.
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