A private prosecution former head of state Jacob Zuma lodged against a News24 journalist and senior State advocate has been postponed. Zuma has applied for leave to appeal an enforcement order halting private prosecution actions. Former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan and senior State advocate Billy Downer has been postponed. Zuma still has two appeals outstanding - one for his private prosecution loss and another for an enforcement order to prevent private prosecution actions. The only aim of this private prosecution is to intimidate Karyn Maughan and Billy Downer.

Source: News 24 August 04, 2023 22:36 UTC