Duduzane Zuma’s defence argues State failed to show negligence in crash case

After the State closed its case at the Randburg Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Zuma filed an application for a discharge and that he be acquitted.

His defence Advocate Mike Hellens questioned how his client was expected to foresee that a puddle of water on a national highway was of such significance that driving at 100km/h would cause him to lose control. He said the taxi driver testified that he was driving at about 100km/h. Hellens asked if that speed was reasonable for the taxi driver in the conditions, why was it not reasonable for his client.

Was under the impression that the onus was on defence to show every possible precaution was taken to avoid the incident. Wow how tables are turned when your infamous

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