In a dramatic twist of events on Saturday, the apex court agreed to hear an application for a rescission of the contempt ruling against him.

The standoff between Zuma and the judiciary escalated earlier this week when the former statesman was slapped with a 15-month jail sentence.

Zuma supporters and allies descended on northern KwaZulu-Natal in the following days, raising concerns of possible unrest in the province. 

In his application, he raised concerns about the Covid-19 crisis and his ailing health as a last-ditch plea to avoid serving time.

The court will hear Zuma’s application on July 12. 

Meanwhile, Zuma has also approached the Pietermaritzburg High Court to stay a committal of arrest as the Sunday deadline loomed. 

Instead, he’s expected to address supporters outside his home on Sunday evening. 

Jacaranda FM