30 May 2007
We note with deep concern the incorrect and misleading report in the Star
newspaper this morning about the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
'confirming their intention to re-charge the Deputy President of the African
National Congress (ANC), Mr Jacob Zuma.'
"We find this report completely misleading and irresponsible. We were at
pains to stress, both in our court papers and in oral argument that the State
has not yet taken a decision to charge Mr Zuma and Thint again," says the
NPA.
The fact that we may be 'marshalling evidence' as part of our investigations
cannot be construed as a confirmation that a decision to prosecute has already
been taken and especially not when we have explicitly stated the contrary.
We view this report in a very serious light and demand the newspaper to
retract this report without further delay.
Contact:
Panyaza Lesufi
NPA spokesperson
Cell: 084 302 0159
Issued by: National Prosecuting Authority
30 May 2007
