South Africa anti-graft inquiry slams Zuma’s defiance

A South African commission investigating corruption during the presidency of Jacob Zuma, has faulted his decision not to obey summons to appear before it later this month.

The commission, known as the Zondo commission, termed Mr Zuma’s decision as completely unacceptable.

Mr Zuma is scheduled to appear before the commission from 15 to 19 February, but on Monday he said that he would rather go to prison than obey the summons.

His defiance followed last week’s order by a constitutional court compelling him to appear before the commission.

The commission hinted that it would announce what further action it will take should Mr Zuma not appear before it.