President Jacob Zuma had blatantly lied under oath, the DA said in court papers at the weekend, in the court battle over the publication of the public protector’s state capture report. Former public protector Thuli Madonsela looked into allegations of an improper relationship between the president, other state officials and the Gupta family, in what subsequently became known as the state capture investigation. She finalised and signed her report just before she left office. The president brought an urgent high court application to prevent the release of the report. In his latest court papers, Zuma argued that its finalisation, without affording him an opportunity to respond to allegations against him, was unfair and a breach of his rights. The case is due to be heard by a full bench of three judges in the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday and Wednesday. At the weekend, more court papers were exchanged as the president asked for permission to amend the order he originally sought from...
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