Former spy boss Billy Masetlha and his two co-accused in the hoax email saga were acquitted of the charges against them on Thursday. Masetlha's advocate Neil Tuchten said the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court acquitted his client and his two co-accused after the state closed its case. "The state closed its case. It concluded that there was no case. We immediately applied for a discharge," said Tuchten.
Masetlha, IT expert Muziwendoda Kunene and former National Intelligence Agency manager for electronic surveillance. Funokwakhe Madlala were facing four charges relating to hoax emails implicating senior ANC members in a conspiracy against Jacob Zuma, the ANC's then deputy president. The matter was scheduled to be heard next week, however, the date was brought forward. "The court brought the matter forward for the convenience of the parties," said Tuchten adding that his client had been vindicated.
Source: Mail & Guardian
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