Corruption case against Jacob Zuma heard in September 2021

The Corruption Trial against South African President Jacob Zuma has been adjourned until September 9 due to his medical condition. Zuma was hospitalized last week.

High Court Judge Piet Koen has ordered Zuma's side to submit a Health Report by August 20. He has also directed the Government to appoint a Doctor to see if Zuma can testify.

The former president is currently serving a 15-month sentence after being found guilty of contempt of court.

A South African court on Tuesday again postponed a long-delayed corruption trial against jailed former president Jacob Zuma to September 9 following his hospitalisation last week for an undisclosed medical condition.

Zuma, whose jailing last month for 15 months on a separate contempt of court matter led to a wave of looting and unrest, was expected to appear in court in a $2 billion arms deal corruption case that led to his sacking as South Africa's deputy president in 2005.

He was moved to a hospital on Friday for medical observation. Prison officials did not provide details on his condition.