Legal expert weigh in on Jacob Zuma's special remission

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Legal experts shared their reaction to the news, with one saying there was nothing unusual about the decision, though it was open to speculation that it was done to benefit the former president. Lawyer Julian Knight said there was “no proof the remission was given to benefit” Zuma and his inclusion in the list of offenders to be released was because he qualified for release due to the category of his offence.
11 Aug 2023 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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