Zuma's corruption trial to resume August 10: judge

Former South African President Jacob Zuma addresses the media at his home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, on July 4, 2021. Zuma is serving a 15-month jail term for contempt of court. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The 79-year-old faces 16 charges of fraud, graft and racketeering related to the 1999 purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and equipment from five European arms firms when he was deputy president.