President Jacob Zuma’s decision not to suspend the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Shaun Abrahams, is simply explained by his determination to keep the NPA ‘captured’ and to delay him having to answer for the 783 charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering, that stand against him.
The fact is that Adv Abrahams is comprised. His decision to prosecute Pravin Gordhan, despite having ignored vital evidence in this decision, as well as his meeting at Luthuli House, the day before Mr Gordhan was charged, proves this.
It sadly comes as no surprise that Jacob Zuma has yet again undermined what should be an ‘independent’ institution of state in his bid to avoid accountability and remain in power.
The DA will continue to pursue our case against Mr Zuma in the courts, and we look forward to the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in this regard.
Today, we remind Jacob Zuma that we will continue to do everything possible to ensure that the principle of equality before the law is respected. His day in court is coming.