Former South African president Jacob Zuma told thousands of supporters outside court in Durban on Friday that his opponents were telling lies and he would be proven innocent in a corruption case against him. What have I done?” Zuma told the cheering crowd. “I am innocent until proven guilty.”The Durban High Court adjourned until June 8 the case of corruption in a 2.5 billion arms deal dollars, filed against Zuma. However, Zuma still retains some popular support, especially in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal, where the case is being heard. Zuma’ son Edward told supporters at nearby park where several thousand people held an overnight vigil that hisfather was not worried.
Source: Punch April 06, 2018 10:07 UTC