Durban - Former president Jacob Zuma is ready to proceed with the corruption and racketeering trial against him, his legal team told the Pietermaritzburg High Court as trial proceedings were postponed until May 26.
Zuma is on trial on charges of racketeering, two counts of corruption and 12 counts of fraud – nine of which are for allegedly making false income tax returns. He is charged along with French arms manufacturer Thales. Koen said that in his understanding, a special plea application would be filed on behalf of the accused, Zuma, explaining the basis of the application. In turn, the NPA would be given an opportunity to respond with an affidavit.
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