PoliticalSouth Africa·Unpinned14 Oct 2026
Zuma and Thales drop appeals in arms deal corruption trial
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French defense firm Thales abandoned further appeals against a ruling by Judge Nkosinathi Chili, clearing the path for their long-delayed corruption trial. The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed that the trial, which centers on a multibillion-rand arms procurement deal involving charges of fraud,…
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