Sowetan - Online
Tuesday November 07, 2006 06:13 - (SA)
Sheila Camerer - DA
The Democratic Alliance's justice spokesman, Camerer, said the verdict gave ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma an opportunity to "have his day in court".
She said the ruling also "gives South Africa a new opportunity to know the full truth about the arms deal and other allegedly corrupt activities involving Zuma".
Patricia de Lille - ID
The Independent Democrats' president, De Lille, said the ruling proved that the judiciary was independent.
De Lille was the MP who blew the whistle on alleged corruption in the government's multibillion- rand arms deal.
ANC Youth League
The league - Zuma's most outspoken and loyal supporter - said no inferences should be drawn about the former deputy president and his alleged wrongdoing from the failure of Schabir Shaik's appeals.
Bantu Holomisa - UDM
Holomisa, leader of the United Democratic Movement, said the decision put the National Prosecuting Authority "on higher moral ground" in formulating charges against Jacob Zuma.
Cosatu - Patrick Craven
Cosatu said Shaik's failed appeals did not mean there was a stronger case against Zuma or that he should be charged with corruption.
Koos van der Merwe - IFP
Van der Merwe, the IFP's spokesman on justice, said: "This is a great day for South Africa. The dismissal of Shaik's appeal is a blow to the corrupt in our country and a victory for the fight against corruption." - Sowetan Reporters, Sapa