Jacob Zuma lied, former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana says in an affidavit
Nxasana accuses the president of lying when he stated under oath that Nxasana gave up his job without a fight
Former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Mxolisi Nxasana has labelled President Jacob Zuma a liar. Nxasana‚ who was appointed in 2013‚ has filed a damning affidavit in a civil case involving Freedom Under Law (FUL) and Corruption Watch against Zuma. The two civic organisations are applying for a review of a R17m golden handshake paid to Nxasana to have him leave his office, and want the payment‚ along with his removal from his post‚ declared illegal. They alleged the payment contravened the Public Financial Management Act and NPA Act. The organisations have welcomed the affidavit, with Corruption Watch saying that if Zuma’s inaccuracies persisted, they would seek to have him come to court to testify. Nxasana has accused Zuma of lying when he stated under oath that he [Nxasana] gave up his job without a fight. Responding to FUL and Corruption Watch’s allegations in 2016‚ Zuma said in an affidavit that Nxasana had told him that he would willingly leave his position. In his aff...
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