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#StateCapture ruling a sign for #ANC to recall #Zuma - political analyst─── KATLEHO MORAPELA 14:19 Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Political analyst, Theo Venter, says the state capture judgment has provided the ANC with an absolute reason to recall President Jacob Zuma.
This, after the Pretoria High Court dismissed his state capture review application with costs. The court ruled earlier today that Zuma must pay application costs personally and appoint the Judicial Commission of Inquiry within 30 days as directed within the Public Protector remedial actions. It has also ordered that the commission must wrap up in 180 days. Venter says once the National Elective Conference has taken place this weekend, South Africans might see the end of Zuma’s presidency.
Venter says today is a victory for democracy and the rule of law. He says it shows that not only are South Africans concerned about state capture and all other economic ills, but there is a way of holding those in positions of power accountable.
Venter, however, adds that Zuma will be able to challenge the court ruling, but seldom with a full bench.
He says should he challenge the ruling, chances are that he will get the same verdict.
