Zuma accepts SCA ruling on Simelane

[MickeyD]

Some sense at last. Also means he probably has the next candidate lined up already...

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has withdrawn his bid to appeal the court ruling that set aside his appointment of Menzi Simelane as national director of public prosecutions.

The about-turn came after the president, the justice ministry and Simelane filed papers to the Constitutional Court last Thursday challenging the Supreme Court of Appeal's finding that his appointment was unconstitutional.

In a letter dated Friday December 23 and of which Sapa has a copy, the state attorney informed the Constitutional Court that Zuma "withdraws an application for appeal".

He added that the president was also withdrawing an application to oppose the Democratic Alliance's application to the court to confirm the appeal court ruling.

More here.

 

[LazyLion]

his brother probably needs a job.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I think Moegoe Moegoe probably told Zuma that they couldn't do anything, and what the SCA said is unfortunately unchangeable...

 

[scudsucker]

So who's next in the job? Surely he's running out of friends to appoint by now?

 

[nightjar]

On special leave till the end of his contract?
Another crony sitting on his bum at taxpayer expense.

Simelane placed on special leave
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National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Menzi Simelane has been placed on special leave, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

Earlier in December, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that Silemane’s appointment was unlawful and unconstitutional.

On Wednesday, President Jacob Zuma’s office announced it will no longer appeal an earlier judgment.

Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj said, “In the meantime, the minister of Justice will be pursuing certain matters at the Constitutional Court."

“Advocate Menzi Simelane is presently on special leave pending the finalisation of matters,” added Maharaj.
http://www.ewn.co.za/Story.aspx?Id=79893

 

[milomak]

it's a technicality really. the constitution always provided the ruling would have to be review by the concourt. so there was actually never a need for government to appeal.