By OLEBOGENG MOLATLHWA —

The DA has accused the former acting head of the National Prosecuting Authority, Mokotedi Mpshe, of ducking and diving on the corruption charges President Jacob Zuma faces.

In a 13-page supplementary affidavit filed yesterday, Mpshe denied that he decided to delay the prosecution of Zuma on more than 700 charges.

He stated: “I wish to reaffirm that as far as I was concerned, I did not have the legal authority to institute proceedings against Zuma.

“Consequently, I did not take the decision to charge Zuma, nor did I take the decision to delay the prosecution.”

Mpshe contends that the decision rested with former Scorpions head Leonard McCarthy.

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