South Africa
#Zuma arms case back in court─── 06:45 Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Jacob Zuma. File image
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg will be hearing arguments in the recusal application brought by former president Jacob Zuma's legal team.
They want lead prosecutor Billy Downer off the case.
Zuma is arguing that Downer lacks independence and impartiality.
The former president and French arms manufacturer Thales are on trial over the controversial multibillion-rand arms deal.
Zuma is on medical parole after serving two months of his 15-month sentence for refusing to appear before the Zondo Commission.
