This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers.
President Jacob Zuma has withdrawn his claim for damages against a Zapiro cartoon published in the Sunday Times and agreed to pay half of its legal costs.
The cartoon by Jonathan Shapiro, better known as Zapiro, depicted Zuma unbuckling his trousers as his political allies held down a woman representing 'Lady Justice'.
The withdrawal ends a four-year saga that began in 2008 when Zuma sued for R4 million in damages to his reputation and R1million for injury to his dignity.
Zuma recently dropped his claim to R100,000 and a demand for an apology.
The case was to be heard in the High Court in Johannesburg on Monday.
