MEDIA STATEMENT

TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS

13 OCTOBER 2017

THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL

The decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal today, whilst disappointing, was much
anticipated. The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the then Acting National
Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) had invoked the incorrect provisions in
considering President Jacob Zumas representations to the National Prosecuting
Authority (NPA). As such, the decision made to discontinue the prosecution against
President Zuma is invalid.

The effect of the decision is that the only legitimate decision made by the NPA is to
prosecute President Zuma. Importantly, it means that the representations have not
been considered and the expectation is that the NDPP will now consider these
representations under the correct prescripts of the law and make a legitimate
decision relating thereto.

Any person has the right to make such representations and an expectation that a
legitimate decision will be made.

These representations will be amplified in light of developments in the ensuing

period, not least of all are the recent revelations around the integrity of the audit
report which underpins the prosecution.

Enquiries: Dr Bongani Ngqulunga on 082 308 9373 or bongani@presidency.gov.za

Issued by the Presidency

Pretoria

www.thepresidency.gov.za

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