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Zuma’s 2021 contempt case: hearing and judgment dates

Dated milestones in the cited court record.

Coverage through 2021-06-29 · Sources checked 2026-11-07

What this record covers

The contempt decision and its hearing date. Later rescission, parole and remission proceedings are outside this record.

Position at the coverage date

The Court found Zuma in contempt and ordered unsuspended imprisonment. [s1]

The sequence

2 documented milestones. Highlighted entries mark turning points. Dates retain the precision of the source.

  1. Court hearing · Turning point

    Hearing

    The repository records the hearing on this date.

    Evidence [s1] Link to this event

  2. Court decision · Turning point

    Judgment

    The Court delivered its contempt decision.

    Evidence [s1] Link to this event

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] Constitutional Court of South Africa

    Zuma contempt decision and court metadata

    Official court repository · Accessed 2026-11-07

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Public update history

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