Overview
- Judge Anthony Millar of the Gauteng High Court held Zuma personally liable for R28.9 million in legal costs, with interest awarded.
- The total was calculated by the state and demanded in two parts: R18.2 million on 1 October 2021 and a later R10.7 million addition.
- The Democratic Alliance brought the case and is pursuing repayment within 60 days with attachment orders that could include Zuma’s property and presidential pension.
- The Jacob Zuma Foundation says it has not authorised any fundraising drives, urging supporters to wait for its official guidance and not to use its name or logo without permission.
- The foundation condemns the judgment as unfair for making Zuma pay for unconstitutional state conduct and says he may consider a damages claim against the state.