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The trial of former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused, the French arms company Thales, on arms deal-related corruption charges is set to continue following a ruling by the Pietermaritzburg high court on Thursday.
“The trial is to continue irrespective of any interlocutory application, either by the state or the defence,” said judge Nkosinathi Chili.
Chili directed the parties to approach the registrar for a suitable trial date.
“In my view, the interest of justice demands that an order be made directing the commencement of the trial, regardless of the order dismissing Thales’ and Mr Zuma’s applications for leave to appeal this court’s dismissal of their application to have charges against them quashed.”
