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Zuma wanted the Constitutional Court to order the SCA, which previously dismissed his private prosecution, to hear the case.

While the state's case against Zuma was declared trial-ready four years ago, his trial has been delayed by his repeated failed efforts to force the removal of Downer.

Jacob Zuma has lost his eighth bid to privately prosecute Billy Downer and Karyn Maughan, and South Africans are wondering how he can afford so many legal fees.