Jacob Zuma to know if corruption trial continues

Former president Jacob Zuma will know on Friday if his corruption trial will continue. Zuma applied to the Pietermaritzburg High Court to not reinstate corruption charges linked to the multi-billion rand arms deal. In May, his legal team argued the case was politically motivated. They also said the former president didn’t have money for legal fees.

Zuma is also expected to have two appearances in October and November at the state capture inquiry. Inquiry Chair Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo released the points of interest document sent to Zuma.

This follows speculation that the commission gave him the cross-examination questions.

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Source: eNCA