State Capture Inquiry Chairperson, Raymond Zondo, says he cannot recuse himself since he is the sole member of the inquiry. This comes after former President Jacob Zuma’s legal team says the chairperson will be bias due to a personal history with their client and asked the Deputy Chief Justice to recuse himself.
Zuma’s legal team has filed an application which took the whole day to deliberate on.
The former president’s team also warns that if Zuma is forced to testify, he will simply not say anything.
Zondo says he hopes to deliver his judgment by Tuesday morning at 10am, but admits reaching a decision could take longer. Zondois expected to announce his fate as chairperson of the state capture inquiry.
The recusal application could have far-reaching implications on the commission’s work over the last two years, involving 257 witnesses.
