NPA ‘won’t succeed in Zuma cor

NPA ‘won’t succeed in Zuma corruption appeal’. Former boss Vusi Pikoli

Pikoli, who used to be the head of the National Prosecuting Authority, weighs in on the current state of affairs and Zuma’s chances of avoiding the courtroom. According to Pikoli, who is himself an advocate, the chances of success for the NPA and Zuma’s appeal against the North Gauteng High Court’s ruling are pretty darn […]

NPA ‘won’t succeed in Zuma cor

Pikoli, who used to be the head of the National Prosecuting Authority, weighs in on the current state of affairs and Zuma’s chances of avoiding the courtroom.

According to Pikoli, who is himself an advocate, the chances of success for the NPA and Zuma’s appeal against the North Gauteng High Court’s ruling are pretty darn slim.

Back in April the High Court ruled that the decision by the NPA to drop all 783 charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering back in 2009 was irrational and all charges should be reinstated.

Even so, the new-ish boss of the NPA, Shaun Abrahams, on Monday said they would appeal the court’s ruling to the Supreme Court of Appeal; but most folks believe it’s just a way of buying the president some time.

Vusi Pikoli seems to agree. Watch as he gives his opinion on Zuma’s odds.