Zuma has been 'ready for 14 years' - but his appeal halts corruption case until at least February

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JacobZuma | Zuma's attorney Adv Thabani Masuku said the former president had been ready for trial for over a decade.

"Mr Zuma has been ready to face this trial for over 14 years. We are happy to hear that the stage is also finally ready. Mr Zuma intends to exercise the full extent of his constitutional right, which includes right to appeal," said Masuku.

A pre-trial holding date - depending on the outcome of the appeal - has been set for February 4 2020.

 

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Well he wished 4 his day in court, now that day is here. His Mantashing! 😐

The biggest load of SH-ONE-T we have ever heard He will try every trick in the book to avoid going to court

Appealing again, shit scared.

Nonsense

then why has he been dodging it then?

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