South African court clears path for Zuma's graft trial

The 79-year-old is accused of taking bribes from French defence giant Thales, which has also been charged with corruption and money laundering.

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma on Thursday lost another bid to delay his corruption trial, as a court rejected four appeals to delay the case set for April.

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South African court clears path for Zuma's graft trial

The 79-year-old is accused of taking bribes from French defence giant Thales, which has also been charged with corruption and money laundering.

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma

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