President claims Shaik did not apply for a pardon - here's the proof he did
President Zuma stated during an interview aired on e.tv this morning (see report), when asked about the prospect of granting a presidential pardon to Schabir Shaik:
"Why should I pardon him when he has not applied?"
He also stated:
"I have nothing in front of me. If there was an application before me, you should ask the question. Why should I respond if I do not have the application before me?"
Unfortunately for the President, the horse has already bolted.