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13 Dec 2017

ANALYSIS: State Capture judgement - what this means

13 Dec 2017

The first finding by a court accepting the existence of #StateCapture. By no means the last. pic.twitter.com/0fBEcm7xMv
— Some Dude (@EmmanuelSpamer) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Scathing judgment finds Madonsela's actions against Zuma 'wise, necessary, rational, appropriate'

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommended remedial actions after her investigation into state capture were wise, necessary, rational and appropriate, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found on Wednesday.

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13 Dec 2017

Maimane advises Zuma to ask the Guptas for a loan to pay legal costs

President Jacob Zuma might have to fork out as much as R1.5m in legal fees for delaying the release of the state capture report.

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13 Dec 2017

Statement from the new party headed by former ANC MP Makhosi Khoza

The African Democratic Change is of the firm belief that President Jacob Zuma should face the full might of the law.

We note the President missed his deadline to make representations on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption.

However, we believe that South Africa and its citizens deserve to see the judicial system work in their interest.

13 Dec 2017

Application is dismissed, State of Capture is binding. The president shall do all things, sign all documents to give effect to the inquiry, Judge Mlambo said

13 Dec 2017

Cope says that the ANC seeks to weaken the judiciary with criticisms

13 Dec 2017

The ANC believes that it is above the Constitution

For the first time, the court is going direct to the issue: You who have done this thing, you must pay out of your pocket, says Cope

13 Dec 2017

Cope says the judgment is not extraordinary

"This man has been acting as law unto himself.

The blame for this situation must before the entire leadership of the ANC"

13 Dec 2017

EFF says Zuma is a "constitutional delinquent"

13 Dec 2017

EFF welcomes the judgment, says Zuma should step aside

13 Dec 2017

The Guptas must get out of this press conference, says the EFF

13 Dec 2017

The ANC failed to exercise their duty when we proposed a motion of no confidence in the president, says Maimane

13 Dec 2017

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says Zuma has failed to lead and the ANC has protected the president

13 Dec 2017

The key element in the rule of law is accountability, says Madonsela of the ruling

13 Dec 2017

They are side-tracking us from the real issues. Some of the people that reported matters to my office were ANC members, Madonsela on criticism from the some in the ruling party

13 Dec 2017

I'm grateful that the judges have focused on the issues and not on a person, says Madonsela on High Court judgment on the State Capture report remedial actions

13 Dec 2017

This judgment, coupled by the #Nxasana ruling, must surely be reason to impeach Zuma. Our president can no longer exercise his constitutional duties. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

"I'm quite happy that the judiciary made the decision that they made," says Madonsela

13 Dec 2017

Madonsela in tears following the judgment

13 Dec 2017

FINAL ORDER: Zuma must appoint Judicial Commission of Inquiry. Judge to be appointed by Mogoeng. Zuma must fund commission adequately. Commission must wrap-up in 180 days. Zuma must pay application cost personally. @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo lashing Zuma's conduct, undermining Constitution and organs of state. Court orders that Zuma pays cost of review PERSONALLY. @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

President directed to pay the costs of the application in his personal capacity and there is spontaneous applause in the court

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture BREAKING Mlambo: Remedial action is binding, President direction to establish commission within 30 days headed by a judge chosen by Chief Justice. President's application is dismissed with costs which must be paid personally by Zuma @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Judge Mlambo instructs the president to follow the Public Protector remedial actions

13 Dec 2017

President was ill-advised and reckless in launching his application, says Judge Mlambo

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture Court has found that the President is not entitled to the review that he sought @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

On last count, the final score in #StateCapture case is MADONSELA 8 - ZUMA 0. But it could be higher. @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Judge Mlambo announces that the president's application with costs - spontaneous applause in court

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo dealing with Zuma's arguments on legal parameters. President argued he does not oppose PP findings. Zuma has said he accepts there should be a judicial commission of inquiry. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo on Zuma's argument that new PP Mkhwebane should have continued the probe: it would have taken her long time to familiarise. Rejects. MADONSELA 7 - ZUMA 0. @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture in a nutshell Zuma has had a power taken away for a second time this week because of implication @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture Mlambo has asked why the President not recuse himself as he is implicated @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo rejects Zuma's argument that PP's reasons for a commission of inquiry was irrational. MADONSELA 6 - ZUMA 0. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela listens intently to the judgement on the state capture report

13 Dec 2017

Public Protector could conclude investigations because of a lack of funds

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture Mlambo says the allegations of state capture are of national importance @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Public Protector recognised that the state capture investigation is in the national interest

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: Since the release of the report, more #GuptaLeaks revelations have come forward. (Viva media freedom! @News24 @amaBhungane @dailymaverick). @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo says it would cost around R31 million to conclude the investigation into state capture @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

#StateCapture Mlambo says Zuma has a clear interest in the outcome of the inquiry, so any decision made on appointment of judge could be perceived as biased @TeamNews24
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo rejects Zuma's argument that it's unlawful for Chief Justice to appoint a judge for commission of inquiry. MADONSELA 5 - ZUMA 0. @TeamNews24 #StateCapture
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: Chief Justice was perfect, rational decision for someone to appoint the judge. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

President's argument in the appointing the commissioner is rejected, says Judge Mlambo

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: No reason why principle of recusal should not apply to Zuma. He himself has been implicated, directly or indirectly. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: Much force in argument that Zuma should recuse himself from decision to appoint judge for inquiry. To remove all perception of bias. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

President's insistence of appointing the judge in at odds with the legal principle of recusal, says Judge Mlambo

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: PP foresaw that process may be compromised if Zuma selected judge to lead inquiry. Public perception is important too. Zuma is implicated, has clear interest in outcome. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Mlambo: Unit in PP office that investigates corruption has 8 investigators who are investigating 200+ cases. #StateCapture @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) December 13, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Public Protector would need 16 additional investigators, costing R21m

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