'Why does he have a problem with Chief Justice appointing judge' - DA vs Zuma
12 September 2017
Pretoria – "Why does he have a problem with Chief Justice appointing the judge, and does he not trust the wisdom and decision of the Chief Justice?"
This is the thrust of the Democratic Alliance's argument in Pretoria High Court, as it goes head to head with President Jacob Zuma on whether the president can legally delay establishing a commission of inquiry into state capture.
The question was pitched by Advocate Anton Katz, SC, acting for the DA. He said that Zuma was basically seeking an order preventing the previous Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's remedial action in her "State of Capture" report.
The party is engaged in a legal tussle, opposing Zuma’s counter-application which seeks a delay in establishing a commission of inquiry into state capture.