Zuma's lawyers said he will not be in the country from January 27 to 31, when the commission wanted him to appear.
According to Zuma's legal team, he will be overseas for medical treatment.
Zondo accepted this, but “reserved my right” to determine a later date for Zuma to appear.
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On Tuesday, deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo heard an application from the commission's legal team to issue a summons against former president Jacob Zuma.
Zuma's lawyers said he will not be in the country from January 27 to 31, when the commission wanted him to appear.
According to Zuma's legal team, he will be overseas for medical treatment.
Zondo accepted this, but “reserved my right” to determine a later date for Zuma to appear.
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