State paid Jacob Zuma's personal legal costs, prompting the Democratic Alliance to file papers demanding repayment.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
State paid Jacob Zuma's personal legal costs, prompting the Democratic Alliance to file papers demanding repayment.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Minister limits state responsibility for Zuma's private residence.1 source
Proceedings in Johannesburg concerning Zuma's tax records.1 source
State paid Zuma's legal costs, leading DA to file papers for repayment.1 source
Zuma disputes repayment of R29 million owed to the state.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jacob Zuma
4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)
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state
organised community living under a system of government; either a sovereign state, constituent state, or federated state
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Democratic Alliance
political party in Chile
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