The Supreme Court of Appeal judgment against Judge Chris Nicholson is proof that ANC President Jacob Zuma is under attack from the judiciary, the Young Communist League said on Monday.

"Today's judgment by Judge Harms came as no surprise since it is part of a prolonged judicial onslaught against the president of the ANC," the YCL said in a statement.

Like former National Prosecuting Authority head Bulelani Ngcuka, the judges had become part of a "conspiracy" to discredit Zuma.

"As the YCLSA we will be studying the merits and demerits of the judgment delivered by Judge Harms as part of soliciting an informed response and formulation of our contribution to the broader transformation of our judicial system."

The YCL feels that instead of celebrating the judgment, the NPA should seriously consider finding a political solution for Zuma.

"We urge the NPA not to [go] overboard by playing political gimmicks as a result of today's judgment, but instead they should join efforts of finding a political solution on this matter in the interest of the country and our young democracy," the league said.

Sapa