The corruption trial of the former South African President Jacob Zuma is due to begin on Wednesday, following multiple delays.
The once-celebrated hero of the anti-Apartheid struggle is expected to plead not guilty to charges of fraud and racketeering in a case that dates back to an arms deal in the 1990s.
He claims he's the victim of political witch hunt - that the nation’s courts are working for his political enemies.
Mr Zuma is also facing fresh allegations of corruption and could be imprisoned for contempt of court in a separate matter.
Some South Africans believe the trial may mark a turning point for the country.
Many of South Africa’s surviving liberation heroes have condemned Mr Zuma – comparing him to a gangster, and warning of a long struggle to repair the damage he’s done to the country’s young institutions.
Latest Stories
-
Mimmy Yeboah: Blending heritage with global sophistication, confidence redefined through couture
7 mins -
Akufo-Addo commissions 97-km Tema-Mpakadan railway line
34 mins -
Majority requests recall of Parliament
51 mins -
Kanzlsperger and Professor Quartey support WAFA with medical Donation
52 mins -
Gideon Boako donates 10 industrial sewing machines to Yamfo Technical Institute
1 hour -
‘Golden Boy’ Abdul Karim Razak honored at WAFU-B general assembly
1 hour -
Buipewura Jinapor secures Vice Presidential position in National House of Chiefs with record votes
2 hours -
2024 election: I want results to come out like ‘milk and honey’ – Toobu
2 hours -
Ghana’s Henry Bukari hands over chairmanship of ECOWAS Brown Card Council of Bureaux
2 hours -
Residents of Dome-Kwabenya on edge ahead of December elections
2 hours -
Moffy drops new single ‘Wo’, blending culture and modernity
2 hours -
Don’t bring soldiers to polling stations – Martin Kpebu
3 hours -
Ogyeahohuo Yaw Gyebi II retained as President of National House of Chiefs
3 hours -
Embrace ICT to fit in digital world – Ho NYA boss to youth
4 hours -
We don’t want armed soldiers at polling stations – Tanko-Computer
4 hours