Publication: Independent on Saturday
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Date: 2005-12-17
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2005-12-17
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The
taxpayer forked out R1.02 million to fund then deputy president Jacob Zuma's
legal costs relating to the corruption trial of Schabir Shaik.
Replying
in writing to a parliamentary question from DA MP Sheila Camerer, President
Thabo Mbeki said the costs related to a "watching brief" for Zuma involving two
advocates, one attorney and a legal firm.
Advocate Neil Tuchten was paid
R230 736, advocate Mohamed Patel R681 471,85, attorney Julekha Mahomed R77
148,98 and Woodhead Bigby and Irving Inc R31 573,58.
Presidential
spokesman Murphy Morobe said yesterday that it had yet to be decided whether
Zuma's costs relating to his own corruption trial would be covered by the state.
Zuma has asked for these costs to be covered, too.
With acknowledgement to the Independent on Saturday.