Senior members of the Mkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) are present at the Pietermaritzburg High Court today for former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption pre-trial.

Among those attending are the party’s national organiser, Floyd Shivambu, who recently defected from the EFF, where he served as deputy president.

Carry Ngcobo, the media and communication officer for the MK Party’s Moses Mabhida region, said it was crucial for both national and regional leadership to be in court to support Zuma.

“The presence of the national leadership here also signifies to everyone that there is unity within the party,” Ngcobo said.

MK Party top-brass and #JackobZuma’s legal team arriving at the Pietermaritzburg High Court for the arms deal corruption pre-trail.📹📷 @nqubeko_khanya pic.twitter.com/KoGcywYOji

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She added that hundreds of MK Party supporters were expected at Market Square outside the court, where senior leaders would address the crowd this afternoon.

“At the moment, president Jacob Zuma and other party leaders are scheduled to address the crowds following his pre-trial appearance,” Ngcobo said.

Former president Jacob Zuma arriving at Pietermaritzburg High Court ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing in the arms deal corruption trial. #JacobZuma #MKParty @WitnessKZN video by @nqubeko_khanya pic.twitter.com/l0yYRtCvAk

— The Witness (@WitnessKZN) August 29, 2024