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Parliament’s lawyers refuse to concede that Zackie Achmat is Zackie Achmat

#UniteBehind accuses Parliament of delaying state capture ethics case

#UniteBehind says Parliament’s lawyers have used legal technicalities to stall judgment on complaints against six ANC MPs for nearly two years. Archive photo: James Stent

In August 2025, #UniteBehind squared off against Parliament in front of a full bench of the Western Cape High Court.
The case dealt with state capture allegations against six ANC MPs.
The judges said they could not decide the matter until a technical issue over the deposition of an affidavit by Zackie Achmat was resolved.
At the time Parliament’s lawyers opposed an amended affidavit filed by Achmat.
Now, in a letter to Parliament, #UniteBehind says Parliament’s lawyers are delaying judgment over minor technical issues: the commissioning advocate’s address and Zackie Achmat’s name change.
Should Parliament’s…

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