Jacob Zuma allies seek donations for legal bills

Jacob Zuma

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sits in the dock of the High Court of Pietermaritzburg. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Zuma's legal fees are estimated to have cost the state at least $1.1 million, according to the presidency.
  • Zuma, who has also been ordered to pay back several million dollars in state funds spent on renovating his private residence, in 2019 said he was so broke he had to sell his hats and socks to foot his legal bill.