Zuma Corruption Trial | Postponement ruling expected Wednesday

JOHANNESBURG - Former President Jacob Zuma will find out on Wednesday if his arms deal corruption case will be postponed.

He wants it halted pending his application for leave to appeal a Constitution Court ruling.

On Monday Zuma argued that prosecutor Billy Downer should step aside as he is being privately prosecuted.

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He accuses Downer of leaking his medical records to journalist Karyn Maughan.

The former President was not in court on Monday after he was excused from proceedings.

Zuma and Thales are accused of corruption, racketeering, and money laundering linked to the 1999 arms deal.

Former President Jacob Zuma will find out on Wednesday if his arms deal corruption case will be postponed. Zuma wants the case halted pending his application for leave to appeal a Constitution Court ruling. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/PsgrQkBRBV

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