Former South African president Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges, speaks after his appearance in the High Court, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
Zuma, 79, is accused of enabling the plunder of state coffers during his nearly nine-year stay in office. But he only testified once, in July 2019, before staging a walkout days later and accusing the commission’s chair, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, of bias.He has since ignored several invitations to reappear, citing medical reasons and preparations for another corruption trial.
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