South African Court Rules Zuma Must Testify at Graft Inquiry
- Ex-president walked out of previous hearing, ignored summons
- Commission now likely to set new date for his next appearance
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South Africa’s apex court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must testify at a judicial commission of inquiry into state corruption.
Zuma “does not have the right to remain silent in proceedings of the commission,” Constitutional Court Judge Chris Jafta said in a ruling delivered Thursday in Johannesburg.