Zuma Ordered to give account again

Zuma ordered 

At fault: The Zondo commission has been criticised for showing Jacob Zuma leniency. (Photo by Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Former president Jacob Zumahas run out of legal road to avoid testifying before the Zondo commission after Thursday’s Constitutional Court order that was handed down as the narrative of grand corruption he faces took a compelling turn into spy novel territory.

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