“Zuma may have to pay millions in legal costs”
“A court in south Africa has ruled that the former president Jacob Zuma must pay back the government money that has gone to to defend him against the leadership”. “
“Zuma, who resigned in February after several scandals, may be required to pay the equivalent of just over 18 million – a sum which, according to local media, moreover, will rise significantly.”
“– the State is not liable for the legal costs of mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma in the personal criminal charges brought against him, said judge Aubrey Ledwaba at the court in Pretoria.”
“He also ordered that government money that went to Zuma’s defence will be claimed back.”
“Zuma is expected to appeal the decision, and he has the support of his party, the ANC. The opposition Democratic Alliance celebrates, however, the court’s decision.”
