All quiet ahead of crucial Zuma judgment in Pietermaritzburg High Court

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By 8:30am no supporters had arrived and only Black Land Forum and Zuma ally Andile Mngxitama and former KwaZulu-Natal agriculture MEC Meshack Radebe had arrived.

The Pietermaritzburg High Court is expected to deliver its ruling in the civil matter at 9:30am.

Leading Zuma supporter, Reverend Vusi Dube, who had organised rallies at the former president's previous court appearances, could not be reached for comment. Zuma's legal team were also unavailable to confirm whether Zuma would be present. However, the addition security in the courthouse suggested that Zuma would attend the crucial court proceedings.

If judges Bhekisisa Mnguni, Thoba Poyo-Dlwati and Esther Steyn rule in Zuma's favour, he will still need to appear on Tuesday for the trial court to formally validate the judgment. Zuma's legal team has been relying on the National Prosecuting Authority's 15-year delay to prosecute and political interference to secure a permanent stay of prosecution.Thales is accused of agreeing to pay Zuma a yearly R500,000 bribe for protection from an investigation into the controversial multibillion-rand arms deal.

 

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