Zuma Foundation Posts Ex President's Statement About Kemp's Passing
- Former President Jacob Zuma's foundation has released a statement on behalf of Mr Zuma himself regarding the death of adv Kemp J Kemp
- Kemp J and Jacob Zuma became acquainted after Zuma hired the advocate to be a part of his legal team during his rape trial
- In the statement, Zuma says that he is devastated by the advocate's passing and that he is eternally grateful for his help
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The Jacob Zuma Foundation recently headed to its Twitter page to release a statement on behalf of the former president about the passing of advocate Kemp, who had represented Zuma during his 2006 rape trial.
"I am indeed devastated by the sad news of the passing of Kemp J Kemp SC, a true professional who was able to perform his professional duties on my behalf regardless of the popular sentiment, even by those of legal fraternity, that I do not deserve representation.
"I am grateful and hugely indebted to him for the professional sacrifices he made to represent me under testing and difficult conditions. May his soul rest in eternal peace and his true commitment to justice for all be the lesson he leaves for his colleagues in the judiciary and the legal fraternity," read the statement.
The former president ends the statement by sending his condolences and well wishes to the family of the advocate, also adding that his memory will continue to be a lesson to those who have known him.
Meanwhile, SA has had this to say about the statement:
@4Tune_20 said:
"When are we getting the statement about the ConCourt ruling"
@Wisdom273 said:
"My deepest sincere condolences to the Kemp family and only his close friends like you. But I want to know if it is true that De Kock was being paid around R40k per month after being released on Parole in 2015 and what was the reason behind having to look at what he was arrested for."
@FreeGeneraxion said:
"Someone actually said he did deserve representation, really? Who?"
Source: Twitter
Briefly.co.za previously reported that well known advocate Kemp J Kemp has passed away after contracting Covid-19 according to recent reports. Kemp is somewhat famous for his defence of ex-president Jacob Zuma during his 2006 rape trial.
The attorney's death on Tuesday night was confirmed by the chairman of the society of advocates in KwaZulu-Natal, Barry Skinner. SowetanLIVE reports that a close friend, who had not wanted to be named, commented that Kemp had been admitted to hospital after struggling with Covid-19 symptoms.
He had later been discharged and had been taking residence with a friend. However, Kemp had moved back to his Ballito apartment shortly before his death.
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