Cape Town - Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommended remedial actions in her report into state capture were wise, necessary, rational and appropriate, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found on Wednesday.
- Read the full story here and the Live Update here.
In the judgment, President Jacob Zuma was ordered to be personally liable for the cost of his legal challenge against the release of Madonsela's report.
Here are the 10 best tweets in reaction to the judgment:
Zuma already preparing to Appeal the Appeal of an Appeal
— ??uNdlunkulu (@xolisile_mbhele) December 13, 2017
????#StateCapture pic.twitter.com/xTNEovcABM
DA's @MmusiMaimane was seen leaving the High Court, after Judge Mlambo delivered a scathing #StateCapture verdict pic.twitter.com/lSHZHrjvw5
— Free King Dalindyebo (@Spiwo) December 13, 2017
Jacob Zuma leaving the North GP High Court with a load of court judgments against him #StateCapture... @MmusiMaimane pic.twitter.com/ASr9zKlKxf
— Free King Dalindyebo (@Spiwo) December 13, 2017
Judge Mlambo got someone s balls like this today.#StateCapture pic.twitter.com/nkUPoeX2p6
— #AlooterContinua? (@shandu009) December 13, 2017
South African judicial system to Looter in chief #Zuma right now... ?? #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/nirDv0GKSV
— Nicola Wade (@Nixiljuice) December 13, 2017
I’m actually so proud of our judiciary. Like wow we can’t rely on parliament but damn they have our backs. Bless the separation of powers!!???????????????? #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/tmXgc2ngXF
— simran saira (@simranseejiram) December 13, 2017
Only one question remains, Mr President. Will it be cash, card or ewallet? ?? #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/QIKPySEDcL
— Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (@SizweMpofuWalsh) December 13, 2017
One JG Zuma said in parliament that he hasn't established a commission because it was a matter in the courts. He also said: "I'm ready... after the judgement I'm going to establish it (commission of enquiry) immediately... " Heeeeeey @PresidencyZA pic.twitter.com/J72yUptXOh
— Gugulethu Mhlungu (@GugsM) December 13, 2017
Who recommended these lawyers to ubaba? Lol that person doesnt love him #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/ijYXIjQKMf
— Marvin Mulaudzi (@Marvin198530) December 13, 2017
#CountryDuty #StateCapture#StateCaptureJudgment
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) December 13, 2017
Let the record reflect ????
??@LebonaMoleli pic.twitter.com/rDjeGH1jrA