On Monday morning, former president Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial will resume in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
Zuma’s legal representation is expected to ask the PietermaritzburgHigh Courtto postpone his case by a week.
He was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment by the Constitutional Court for being in contempt of court.
Former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case is set to be heard by the Pietermaritzburg High Court from Monday 19 July. Image: Felix DlangamandlaSource: Getty Images
Zuma’s legal team met with him at Estcourt Correctional Services last week, according toTimesLIVE.
Zuma is accused of accepting bribes from a French defence conglomerate Thales.
The company is also facing charges of corruption and money laundering, according to a report byeNCA.
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Zuma’s brother, Michael Zuma, died last week after suffering from a long illness, reportsIOL.
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