US EditionThales's Bid for a Permanent Stay in Jacob Zuma's Arms Deal Trial Rejected
- On June 3, 2025, a court in South Africa rejected the attempt by Jacob Zuma and Thales to have the corruption charges related to the 1999 arms procurement deal withdrawn.
- Zuma and Thales argued that repeated delays and the deaths of key witnesses violated their right to a fair trial, but the court found Zuma mainly responsible for the postponements.
- The 18 charges against Zuma include corruption, racketeering, money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion, all connected to a costly arms deal worth billions of rand that was finalized during his time as deputy president.
- Judge Nkosinathi Chili rejected the requests from Thales and Mr. Zuma, ruling that there is no valid reason to drop the charges against Zuma; this decision was broadcast on SABC.
- The trial has been postponed 16 times but is set to continue on December 4, 2025, with the National Prosecuting Authority expected to press forward regardless of appeals.
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South Africa Court Rejects Zuma’s Bid to Drop Arms Deal Corruption Charges - teleSUR English
A South African high court has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s latest attempt to halt his long-standing corruption trial linked to a controversial 1999 arms deal involving billions in state funds. RELATED: African Union Issues Urgent Warning on Cholera Surge Across 20 Countries Zuma, alongside French arms manufacturer Thales, faces charges of corruption, money laundering, racketeering, fraud, and tax evasion stemming from the multibillio…
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