Reports have it that the former President, Jacob Zuma has failed to appear before the court in several invitation.
The judge stated that the president's approach towards the court is rebukable as the court can no longer tolerate his provocative approach.
"To Mr. Zuma specifically, his contempt is rebukable in the strongest sense. In determining the length of the sentence, the majority has considered the unique circumstances of this matter, the nature of the breach and the extent to which the breach is ongoing.
"Not only has Zuma failed to dispute the contempt of court, he has also failed to contest the degree of the contempt. Instead he has aggravated it.
"The majority judgement orders and unsuspended sentence of imprisonment for a period of 15months." The Acting Chief Justice, Sisi Khampepe said.