Shaik verdict stands, says NPA
13/11/2006 19:23  - (SA)  

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Johannesburg - Judge Hilary Squires' denial that he had referred to a "generally corrupt relationship" between former deputy president Jacob Zuma and Schabir Shaik had no legal implications, said the national prosecuting authority (NPA) on Monday.

NPA spokesperson Makhosini Nkosi said: "The NPA has noted weekend media reports suggesting that retired KwaZulu-Natal Judge Hilary Squires has said he never made mention of the phrase 'generally corrupt relationship' in his judgment, when describing the relationship between convicted businessman Schabir Shaik and ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma.

The final authority

"As far as the NPA is concerned, Judge Squires' comments have no legal implications for any former, present or future criminal matters whatsoever.

"The Supreme Court of Appeal's November 6 pronouncement is the final authority on this matter.

Any future NPA decision in this regard will be guided by the decision of the SCA."

Shaik was convicted of corruption by Squires and sentenced to 15 years in jail. The judgment was upheld by the SCA.

- SAPA

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