Jailed Jacob Zuma's graft case to resume in open court

Former South African president Jacob Zuma

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sits in the dock of the High Court of Pietermaritzburg on July 27, 2018 for his hearing over 16 corruption charges. PHOTO | FILE | AFP

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What you need to know:

  • Zuma 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.
  • He is accused of taking bribes from one of the firms, French defence giant Thales, which has been charged with corruption and money laundering.

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