'Not my problem' – Zuma on his state-funded legal costs
Cape Town – It is the DA's fault that the state has to keep coughing up for his defence in court, President Jacob Zuma told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday.
Zuma was responding to questions when DA MP from the Free State George Michalakis asked whether he intends to make fresh representations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on the 783 charges of corruption, fraud and racketeering against him before the deadline of November 30, 2017.
Zuma said there were 18 charges currently before the NPA and he was taking legal advice on the matter.
Michalakis asked how much his legal fees have cost the country.
Chairperson of the NCOP Thandi Modise said Michalakis' follow-up question was not relevant to the original question.