Jacob Zuma‘s trial has been adjourned to 10 and 13 August 2021 for adjudication on the special plea. This means the former president’s application for a postponement was successful.
Judge Piet Koen says the directive on a virtual sitting is in effect unless it is revoked.
Zuma wants to be physically present in court, saying a virtual trial will prejudice him. The State argues there is nothing wrong with going ahead virtually.
In other news – Kabelo Mabalane pleads with SA to donate baby food and nappies to KZN
Kwaito legend Kabelo “Bouga Luv” Mabalane is pleading with South Africans to donate baby food and nappies for communities in KwaZulu-Natal who are affected by the looting and riots in the province.
In a video posted on social media on Monday, the “Pantsula 4 Life” hitmaker called on all South Africans to help with donations, especially baby formula and nappies essentials that are running out in the province as a result of the chaos that saw and small business getting looted, while trucks and buildings were torched to the ground. Learn more
Source: eNCA
