Day three of former president Jacob Zuma’s testimony at the public inquiry into state capture has been adjourned until Friday, commission chairperson DCJ Raymond Zondo has said.
The announcement came following a lengthy break during which Zondo consulted with both sets of legal teams.
The adjournment was requested by Adv. Muzi Sikhakhane who charged that his client was brought to the commission “under false pretences.”
Sikhakhane requested time out to consult with Zuma to decide if the former president will continue giving testimony at the commission or not.
“My client must make up his mind if he wants to continue to be cross-examined,” Sikhakhane told Zondo.
Earlier, Zuma said: “I am being cross examined,” and how can be expected to know every detail… every t crossed and every i dotted.”
A visibly irritated Zuma added that he has given answers, but the commission still wants to go through details.
“What
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