His lawyers told the Pietermaritzburg High Court that Zuma would be receiving medical treatment at the time of the trial and was unable to attend. Zuma’s court date was set for Tuesday and his supporters were expected outside the court in Freedom Square.
“[It’s] likely a postponement. Mr Zuma indicated he’s not well, but his request to be excused on account of illness is still under consideration by the court,” NPA spokesperson Bulelwa Makeke told News24.
According to News24 at his previous appearance, Zuma heard that his appeal for a bid for permanent stay of prosecution had been dismissed with costs.
Three judges – Jerome Mnguni, Esther Steyn and Thoba Poyo-Dlwati – found that there was no compelling reason why he should be granted leave to appeal the dismissal.
Their ruling said it was in the “interest of justice and bringing the matter to finality” that no appeal be granted.
