Former president Jacob Zuma and French arms dealer Thales will finally go on trial in May. The corruption case against the two came before Judge Nkosinathi Chili, sitting in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg, briefly on Tuesday morning. The accused were not in court but were represented by their legal teams. The case was […]
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Jacob Zuma’s court case adjourned to September
Judge Kate Pillay has delivered her judgment on a trial date for former president Jacob Zuma’s French arms deal. Pillay has decided that the matter will be heard in court on 8 September. Zuma appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. State Prosecutor Billy Downer says the delays by […]
NPA granted arrest warrant for Jacob Zuma
Judge Dhaya Pillay has issued a warrant of arrest for former President Jacob Zuma after failing to appear in court on Tuesday. State advocate Billy Downer asked the court to issue the warrant for failing to show up for his arms deal case. Representing Zuma, advocate Dan Mantsha said the health of the former president […]