JUST IN: Zuma and Thales Lose Appeal to Halt Arms Deal Corruption Trial

JUST IN: Zuma and Thales lose appeal to halt arms deal corruption trial

Former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales have been dealt a legal blow after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that their corruption trial will proceed. The crucial matter returned to the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday. Judgement Judge Nkosinathi Chili handed down judgment on their application for leave to appeal the court’s earlier decision dismissing their application to have the charges dropped. “I am not persua…

Crucial ruling expected in Zuma–Thales arms deal trial

Crucial ruling expected in Zuma–Thales arms deal trial Nokuthula Khanyile Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:10 PIETERMARITZBURG - Former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales will find out on Wednesday whether their long-delayed corruption trial will continue or not.The High Court in Pietermaritzburg will hand down judgment on their application for leave to appeal the court's earlier decision to dismiss their application to have charges droppe…