Former South African President Jacob Zuma is asking the public to donate funds to support his legal battles – he is facing trial for corruption linked to a $5bn (£3bn) arms deal.
A post on his foundation’s official Twitter page asks South Africans and the world to “lend a helping hand” to cover legal fees.
The post includes bank account details in the name of JG Zuma:
Dear People of South Africa and the world.Please lend a helping hand. pic.twitter.com/3pbLL6iccL
— JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) August 24, 2021
Zuma has been serving a 15-month sentence since July for contempt of court for failing to appear at a separate inquiry into corruption.
He was admitted to hospital earlier this month, delaying the start of the arms deal trial where he faces multiple charges, including fraud and racketeering.
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He has pleaded not guilty, saying the trial is politically motivated. – BBC
