Zuma violated oath of office and Constitution – Trengove
9 February 2016
Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma violated the Constitution and his oath of office over his treatment of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommendations that he pay back some of the money spent on his home at Nkandla, the Constitutional Court heard on Tuesday.
"This could not be a more flagrant violation of his duty as president to protect the Constitution," said Wim Trengove SC, presenting arguments for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The EFF, which has at times brought Parliament to a standstill by shouting "pay back the money" at Zuma, wants the court to order that he comply with Madonsela's report Secure in Comfort, which recommends he pay back a portion of the money not related to security upgrades.
The Constitution says a president must "uphold, defend and respect the Constitution", said Trengove.