Jacob Zuma spends first night behind bars at the Escourt Correctional Services
Last night Former President Jacob Zuma did the unthinkable when he tossed himself to the police with an hour remaining to his time-lapse. However, this came as a shocker as many thought that he won’t hand in himself after trying to overturn the judgement handed to him by the Con-Court a few days ago.
With several media outlets stationed just outside his home to cover what seemed to be one of the biggest jailtime snubs Zuma did otherwise. Yes, Zuma handed himself over to Correctional Services, less than an hour before the expiration of the deadline for police to arrest him.
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Former President Jacob Zuma has spent his first night at the Escourt Correctional Services facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Police had warned they were prepared to arrest the 79-year-old if he did not hand himself in by midnight on Wednesday.
The former President was given a 15-month jail term by the Constitutional Court last week for contempt of court, after failing to abide by the Constitutional Court’s order to appear before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.
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Correctional Services’ spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo says Zuma will be taken through all admission processes. This was despite a last-ditch effort by Zuma’s lawyers to approach the Constitutional Court to stay his arrest until another judgment linked to this case is handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court tomorrow or until the Constitutional Court hears the rescission application next week.
Jacob Zuma spends first night behind bars at the Escourt Correctional Services
However, the Jacob Zuma foundation broke the news of his official decision.
JGZuma Foundation (Official) @JGZ_FoundationDear South Africans and the World. Please be advised that President Zuma has decided to comply with the incarceration order. He is on his way to hand himself into a Correctional Services Facility in KZN. A full statement will be issued in due course. #WenzenuZuma
In the wake of his decision, social media was set ablaze with mixed reactions over his decision. However, taking it to Twitter Dudu Zuma-Sambudla opened up about the situation beforehand.
Dudu Zuma-Sambudla @DZumaSambudlaJust spoke @PresJGZuma en route and he is still in high spirits. He said that he hopes they still have his same overalls from Robben Island and we laughed hard that at least he won’t struggle with Afrikaans this time round. We salute dad! Amandla !!!
Carl Niehaus @niehaus_carlI just saw @PresJGZuma before he left for prison. He was strong as usual. This is heartbreaking. I am heartbroken and very angry. I will never forgive those who have allowed this to happen. #LongLiveNxamalala!