Zuma to walk?

04 January 2008 - 02:00
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ANC president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial is unlikely to start before August - if at all, his attorney, Michael Hulley told Talk Radio 702 yesterday.

ANC president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial is unlikely to start before August - if at all, his attorney, Michael Hulley told Talk Radio 702 yesterday.

Zuma still has to file papers to counter the National Prosecuting Authority's indictment for him to stand trial in seven months time.

Hulley has indicated Zuma plans to apply for a permanent stay of prosecution, based on the belief that his right to a free trial has been infringed. - Sapa