President Cyril Ramaphosa's application for an urgent interdict against former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution bid against him has been granted
In the ruling, Deputy Judge President, Roland Sutherland says a case has been shown for the violation of personal rights on the part of the President.
Last week, Ramaphosa's legal counsel, Advocate Ngwako Maenetje argued that the president's rights would be trampled upon in the private prosecution bid by his predecessor.
Zuma launched the private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa, accusing him of failing to act against prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer for the alleged disclosure of his medical records.
The interdict prevents Zuma from giving effect to the private prosecution. Let's take a look at the reaction from some political parties to the court ruling.
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