Recently, in his newest court bid about the arms deal corruption, Zuma demanded an immediate acquittal.
The politician is set to face trial alongside Thales, a French arms company.
Zuma and Thales are expected to face the court on multiple counts of racketeering and corruption fraud.
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Alleged ethnic discrimination
EWNreported that Zuma alleged that the case against him was engulfed in ethnic discrimination.
For this reason, Zuma believes they had lost the credibility to try him.
A report byNews24stated that Zuma’s case followed his attempts to have Advocate Bolly Downer recuse himself.
Jacob Zuma recently stated that the NPA cannot prosecute him. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Incourtpapers filed at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Zuma said the State cannot present corruption evidence against him.
The formerANCleader was responding to arguments by lead prosecutor Billy Downer.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
