Cape Town – The Jacob Zuma Foundation has denied claims that former president Jacob Zuma has severed ties with Advocate Dali Mpofu, who has been his legal representative in various legal battles.
This denial came in response to a tweet suggesting Zuma had ended his association with Mpofu.“Former President Jacob Zuma has decided to cut ties with the useless Adv Dali Mpofu. No more will his services be utilized by Zuma,” the message read on X.
BREAKING NEWS!
Former President Jacob Zuma has decided to cut ✂️ ties with the useless Adv Dali Mpofu.
No more will his services be utilized by Zuma.
— Khonzi Mani 🇿🇦 (@Mqadi99) September 17, 2023
The foundation labelled the tweet as “desperate fake news” and affirmed that Mpofu continues to serve as Zuma’s senior counsel.
“Malicious fake news,” Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said.
MALICIOUS FAKE NEWS!!!!! https://t.co/8HYo8gSMCH
— Mzwanele Manyi (@MzwaneleManyi) September 18, 2023
Zuma recently lost two appeals in court, one related to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the other involving lead prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan in his arms deal corruption case.
As a result, Zuma has decided not to give media interviews.
Additionally, his appeal in a case concerning the setting aside of his private prosecution against Downer and Maughan was rejected by the court.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
