EXPLAINER | Why Jacob Zuma’s arms trial is on hold, again

Former president’s legal team say they will again apply for prosecutor’s ousting

17 October 2022 - 14:52 By TANIA BROUGHTON

The arms deal-related trial in which former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales are facing charges of corruption and fraud remains on hold until at least Wednesday...

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