JACOB ZUMA CLAIMS HE IS INNOCENT OF CORRUPTION CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST HIM

INTRO: South Africa’s immediate former president – Jacob Zuma – who resigned from office in mid-February this year – appeared in court today on charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering. He was only in court for less than half an hour after the trial was provisionally adjourned to the sixth of June after the prosecution told the court that the defence had indicated that it was filing an application for a review of the decision to charge him. Zuma is facing 16 corruption and fraud charges related to 783 bribery payments made to him by a former financial advisor – Schabir Sheik – on behalf of the French arms company - Thales. Subry Govender reports that there was more action outside court with Zuma supporters showing their solidarity in their thousands……