TWITTER REACTS: Charges against Jacob Zuma to be reinstated (VIDEO)

The National Prosecuting Authority announced this afternoon, 16 March, that charges against former President Jacob Zuma will be reinstated.

March 16, 2018

Laura Pisanello Less than a minute

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma.

Here’s what Twitter users had to say:

#ZumaCharges Abrahams says Mr Zuma’s representations are unsuccessful and he must answers in a court of law. pic.twitter.com/ykkvBAv7yD

— #LordOfTheMedia (@samkelemaseko) March 16, 2018

#ZumaCharges ANC Reaction to the reinstatement of charges against their former President. pic.twitter.com/eg6WiE7UCw

— #LordOfTheMedia (@samkelemaseko) March 16, 2018

In order to defend his credebility and to be loved by the new sheriff in town Cyril Ramaphosa, Shaun Abrahams will prosecute Jacob Zuma. #ZumaCharges

— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) March 16, 2018

One thing you must know is that whether the NPA prosecutes or not, Zuma is NOT going to Prison. I'm sure yal know Zuma by now…uphunyuka bemphethe….

ininja laseNkandla leli😂#ZumaCharges

— XOLI (@Mbhele_Xoli) March 16, 2018

The NPA has reinstated charges against former President Jacob Zuma and he will face prosecution.

We are all equal in the eyes of the law- thank you Shaun Abrahams #ZumaCharges

— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄🌞 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) March 16, 2018

In South Afrca you announce that you're going to make a decision, then you announce that you've made a decision, and then you announce that you're going to make an announcement on the decision you have made… #ZumaCharges #ShaunAbrahams

— MaDlokovu-Sthenjwa-Muji (@Truelight_fam) March 16, 2018

EFF Statement Welcoming NPA’s Decision to Proceed with Zuma’s Prosecution #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/MoKs5GDNOG

— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) March 16, 2018

My personal view is that Shaun has long gone past his sell-by date. I don't know what it will take for Ramaphosa to simply remove this clown really. SA deserve much better than this.

— Makoanyane (@Makoanyane_) March 16, 2018

#ZumaCharges breakdown…the 75-year-old former statesman is now facing 16 charges in total. These are : 2 of corruption, 12 of fraud, 1 of racketeering and 1 of money laundering.

— Pumza Fihlani (@Pumza_Fihlani) March 16, 2018

We welcome the decision by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shaun Abrahams, to proceed with the #ZumaCharges.

This is a victory for all who have fought for years for Jacob Zuma to face accountability. – @MmusiMaimane https://t.co/0X5SNli62F

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) March 16, 2018