JG Zuma v State Capture Commission and Others

9th July 2021

JG Zuma v State Capture Commission and Others

The Constitutional Court delivered its First Judgmentin respect of this matter on 28 January 2021, the relevant paragraphs of the order reading:‘. . .4. Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is ordered to obey all summonses and directives lawfully issued by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector, including Organs of State (Commission).5. Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is directed to appear and give evidence before the Commission on dates determined by it.6. It is declared that Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma does not have a right to remain silent in proceedings before the Commission.7. It is declared that Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is entitled to all privileges under section 3(4) of the Commissions Act, including the privilege against self-incrimination. . .’4After delivery of that judgment, and on 15 February 2021, Mr Zuma caused his then attorneys of record, Mabuza Attorneys, to address a letter to the Commission stating that he would not be presenting himself at the Commission.