Zuma could lose pension

Former president Jacob Zuma could lose his pension if he fails to repay the R28.9 million that the government spent on his legal fees.

- Molefe Seeletsa

Last week, the High Court in Pretoria heard arguments in the case between Zuma and the Presidency.

The Presidency and the state attorney’s office sought an order to recover the funds, arguing that Zuma failed to respond to or pay the amount demanded in a letter regarding the repayment.

The court battle follows a 2021 Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found the state was liable for Zuma’s legal costs related to his long-running corruption and fraud case stemming from the 1999 arms deal and other cases instituted against him in his personal capacity.