[WATCH] Jacob Zuma corruption trial will go ahead, set for May
Jacob Zuma's corruption trial will begin on the 17th of May.
That decision's come through from the Pietermaritzburg High Court, shortly after the State Advocate confirmed that all parties are ready to go to trial.
Natasha Kara, who's with the National Prosecuting Authority explains that the first part of the case will run until the 20th of June.
"The matter appeared today before the court and the presiding officers certified the matter trial-ready. The trial dates have been set which is on the 17th of May till the 20th of June."
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"Further dates will be determined following a decision made by the officer and the Honourable Judge President."
The former president didn't attend this morning's proceedings - his legal representatives were there.
WATCH:
The state have arrived in court. Legal representatives for Zuma and Thales have also arrived @ECR_Newswatch #ZumaTrial
— Nushera Soodyal (@nushera) February 23, 2021
Case is set to get underway any moment now. pic.twitter.com/vxfniOSlyn
News just in: The trial in the corruption case against former President #JacobZuma and French Arms company Thales has been set down for the 17th of May this year. This first part of the trial will run until the 20th of June this year. pic.twitter.com/a7QstEy0OW
— Nushera Soodyal (@nushera) February 23, 2021
