South Africa’s Zuma To Appear In Court On April 6 On Graft Charges

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma was due to appear in court on April 6 to face charges of corruption in a years-old $2.5 billion arms deal, his lawyer said on Monday.

Zuma’s lawyer, Michael Hulley, said he received a court summons on behalf of his client on Monday.

South Africa’s Zuma To Appear In Court On April 6 On Graft Charges

The National Prosecuting Authority earlier this month said it would seek to prosecute Zuma on 16 charges, including fraud, racketeering, corruption and money laundering. [nL8N1QY1XB]

Zuma has denied wrongdoing. Reuters