By Thapelo Molefe
Former president and leader of uMkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma has been ordered by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to repay the South African government over R28.9 million for legal fees previously funded by the state during his years-long corruption and criminal proceedings.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Judge Anthony Millar ruled that Zuma must reimburse the State Attorney for monies “advanced for his legal fees and associated expenses.”
The order followed an application by the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, the State Attorney, and the Solicitor-General of the Republic of South Africa to recover the funds.
The court further ordered Zuma to pay interest under the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, with interest accruing on R18.26 million from 22 October 2021 to 24 January 2024, and on the full R28.96 million from 25 January 2024 until settlement.
Millar further ordered that if Zuma fails
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