On Monday, his lawyers argued that the virtual hearing of his case would compromise his right to a fair trial. But the National Prosecuting Authority dismissed that as another of the former president’s delaying tactics.

Zuma appeared in public on Monday in a virtual hearing for the first time since his arrest earlier this month.

His lawyer Dali Mpofu said forcing him to appear virtually was a violation of his right to a fair trial, but State Advocate Wim Trengove accused Zuma of moving the goalpost.

UPDATE: Former president Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial adjourned to 10 - 13 August for adjudication of issues raised in his special plea.

[BREAKING NEWS] Former president Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial adjourned to 10 - 13 August for adjudication of issues raised in his special plea. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/68dc5OeDlI

— eNCA (@eNCA) July 20, 2021

News24's Karyn Maughan tweeted Jacob Zuma has succeeded in having his special plea postponed to 10 August. Judge Koen has invited submissions from the parties on whether that argument should be heard virtually. He will make a decision on virtual hearing on 4 August.

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Jacob Zuma has succeeded in having his special plea postponed to 10 August.
Judge Koen has invited submissions from the parties on whether that argument should be heard virtually.
He will make decision on virtual hearing on 4 August.

— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) July 20, 2021

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