Judge Piet Koen set 11 April 2022 as the date for the arms deal trial to commence and if Zuma’s counsel signalled that they may seek leave to appeal, this is highly unlikely to force an umpteenth delay
Former president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial will go ahead after his special plea was dismissed. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal High Court Judge Piet Koen said the former president had failed to show that State advocate Billy Downer lacked the "title" to prosecute him.
Former president Jacob Zuma has a short memory; his own lawyer also submitted a letter about his health to court and a year ago he happily told the internet how he was poisoned, writes Adriaan Basson.