Johannesburg – Former President, Jacob Zuma’s appeal to have the arms deal trial postponed has been granted.
Presiding Judge Piet Koen handed down his judgment virtually on Tuesday morning from the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
“The directive of 15 July 2021, that the hearing of the special plea will proceed by way of virtual hearing shall continue to apply unless revoked or revised as listed below,” he said.
On Monday, Judge Koen heard submissions from Zuma’s lawyers and the State regarding the former statesman’s argument that his rights would be violated if his corruption trial was heard virtually.
Zuma is accused of receiving kickbacks over a $2 billion arms deal from the 1990s. He pleaded not guilty in May to charges including corruption, fraud and money laundering.
The trial is adjourned to 10-13 August 2021.
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