I didn't read the M&G piece that closely. The taped conversations between Ngcuka and Leonard McCarthy (former head of the DSO (Scorpions), which means he was basically deputy head of the NPA under Pikoli and Mpshe, and is currently head of the World Bank's Integrity Unit), which formed the core of Zuma's representations to the NPA, will be released today. Mpshe actually quoted from them during the press conference this morning. These conversations show that the NPA didn't act independently - that there clearly was political meddling in the Zuma case. That doesn't mean Zuma didn't do anything wrong, but it does mean the NPA can't be trusted to prosecute him in a constitutionally fair manner. Zuma's rights have been abused.
This is explosive stuff. Presumably once these tapes are out there anyone can mount a case against Ngcuka and McCarthy. And maybe others? How the tables have turned.
Full Mpshe statement
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Hectic. Glad SA's tax ronts are being put to good use paying your salary.
Very hectic! Thanks Phil - didn't have time to read the M&G this week so pleased you are keeping us up to speed. What is happening with the earthquake? Or are you only on the political desk? ;)
HOLD THE LINE! DUH DUH DUH! LOVE ISNT ALWAYS ON TIME!
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