Publication: Business Day Issued: Date: 2007-12-20 Reporter: Sapa

Zuma Still Under Threat of Prosecution - NPA

 

Publication 

Business Day

Date 2007-12-20
Reporter Sapa

Web Link

www.businessday.co.za

 

The ANC conference in Polokwane entered its final day today with the news that party president Jacob Zuma is still under threat of prosecution.

Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe said there was enough evidence to prosecute Zuma for corruption.

Speaking on talk radio 702, Mpshe said a final decision on when to take action against the newly elected ANC president was "imminent".

The corruption charges relate to Zuma’s relationship with financial adviser and convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik.

AFP quoted Mpshe as saying: "The investigation is complete. All that we are doing now is to tie the loose ends.

"The investigation, with the evidence we have now, points to a case that can be taken to court."

Asked whether charges would be filed soon, Mpshe replied: "Yes, that’s my impression."

With acknowledgements to Sapa and Business Day.