DURBAN - The Democratic Alliance said that it was delighted that the case against former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales was finally going to trial.
Zuma and Thales face corruption, money laundering and racketeering charges linked to the multi-billion rand arms deal.The case was heard without the accused present in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday. The court set 17 May as the date for the commencement of the trial, following input from both the State and the accused."It's something the DA has fought for for a decade. South Africans have been waiting for that length of time for Mr Zuma to arrive with the answers. He's kept telling us he wants his day in court, he wants to clear his name and now finally the opportunity has arrived.
Shaik was controversially granted medical parole after claiming that he was terminally ill 12 years ago.The trial is expected to take place from 17 May to 20 June.
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