The landmark judgment could see Zuma having to fork out substantial amounts for legal fees.
Mlambo was scathing of Zuma’s persistence in forging ahead with the legal action‚ even after a statement Zuma made in his own answering affidavit that if Madonsela’s report was finalised‚ it should be released‚ which rendered the entire application baseless.
“In my view, a simple punitive costs order is not sufficient . . . as the taxpayer will carry that burden.
“The conduct of the President requires a much sterner rebuke‚” Mlambo said‚ adding that Zuma’s conduct amounted to an attempt to stymie the Constitutional obligation of the Public Protector’s office.
This is a developing story