MBABANE: Former President Jacob Zuma was back in Estcourt prison on Friday morning but, was subsequently released through “special remission” by President Cyril Ramaphosa within two(2) hours.
This comes after the court ordered that Zuma’s release from prison was unlawful.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola later told the media that the release of the former President on Friday morning suggests that, the rule of law has been complied with.
Former president Jacob Zuma holds a press conference a few days before being arrested at Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, on 4 July 2021. (Photo: Leila Dougan)