The in-person court appearance of former president Jacob Zuma, which was expected to kick off under heavy SAPS and army security at the Pietermaritzburg High Court is under way. jacobzuma court corruptioncase
Judge Koen allowed Zuma and his legal team to be in court, setting the stage for Zuma’s supporters to be outside the high court.
It turned out that would not be the case, as by Monday afternoon all parties concerned, the NPA and Zuma’s lawyers argued that Tuesday’s sitting would be about seeking a postponement. The spokesperson of the NPA, Mthunzi Mhaga, confirmed that the matter would be held virtually and would be about a postponement.
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