Zuma considers pardoning Shaik
By Nomava Nobumba
21 December 2009
President Jacob Zuma is considering convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik's application for a pardon.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed to the media that Shaik had applied for a pardon and it was being considered by the president.
Magwenya says Shaik’s application is one of a number being considered and his application is not enjoying any special consideration.
He adds that there is no deadline for Zuma to make a decision.
Meanwhile, the Congress of the People has welcomed Correctional Services’ investigation into allegations that Shaik is violating his parole conditions.
Cope’s Phillip Dexter says Shaik has been seen and photographed in public on numerous occasions engaging in recreational activities.
Shaik was released months ago after being declared "in the final stages of a terminal condition".
Dexter says there cannot be one law for the elite and another for ordinary South Africans.
21 December 2009
President Jacob Zuma is considering convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik's application for a pardon.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed to the media that Shaik had applied for a pardon and it was being considered by the president.
Magwenya says Shaik’s application is one of a number being considered and his application is not enjoying any special consideration.
He adds that there is no deadline for Zuma to make a decision.
Meanwhile, the Congress of the People has welcomed Correctional Services’ investigation into allegations that Shaik is violating his parole conditions.
Cope’s Phillip Dexter says Shaik has been seen and photographed in public on numerous occasions engaging in recreational activities.
Shaik was released months ago after being declared "in the final stages of a terminal condition".
Dexter says there cannot be one law for the elite and another for ordinary South Africans.
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