Former president Jacob Zuma was yet again “playing for time” in launching another baseless application for the removal of Adv Billy Downer, as the lead prosecutor in his arms deal-related corruption and fraud trial.
He said Zuma’s prosecution has been dragging on for the better part of 20 years. The delay, in large part, due to Zuma’s “Stalingrad tactic” — a phrase first coined by Zuma’s then senior counsel, the late Adv Kemp J Kemp in 2007.
“Whenever a challenge finally petered out, he would initiate a fresh challenge for another round of litigation to avoid ever having to stand trial.” “It is yet another play in his Stalingrad tactic and he should not be allowed yet again to drag on the trial indefinitely.” Last year Zuma, in terms of a special plea, tried to oust Downer claiming he was biased and vindictive against him.Koen recused himself from the trial earlier this year when Zuma’s lawyers said they were intent on bringing another application to get rid of Downer, based on the private prosecution.
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