Former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to appear in court hours before his planned trip to Cape Town to address his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Thales, implicated in the arms deal scandal, has meanwhile filed an application to halt the NPA's case, citing the death of two witnesses.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, just hours before his planned departure for Cape Town, to address his attempt to privately prosecute current President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Gauteng High Court had previously postponed Zuma's application to Thursday, requesting that he provide details of his appeal process. This latest court appearance is anticipated to see Zuma updating the court on the progress of his appeal.
Meanwhile, Thales, a French defense company implicated in the arms deal scandal, has filed an application to halt the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s corruption and racketeering case against Zuma. Thales cites the death of two key witnesses as the reason for its request. The NPA has confirmed receipt of Thales's application and stated its intention to vigorously oppose it, asserting that the application lacks merit and is likely to be dismissed.The NPA's case against Zuma and Thales centers on allegations of corruption and money laundering related to the controversial arms deal. It is alleged that Thales bribed Zuma through a company called Nkobi Holdings, which is linked to convicted Durban businessman Schabir Shaik. While Shaik was sentenced for his involvement in the arms deal, he was released on medical parole in 2009
JACOB ZUMA CYRIL RAMAPHOSA THALES ARMS DEAL CORRUPTION SOUTH AFRICA COURT CASE
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