Zuma trial reaches a climax this week

Former deputy president Jacob Zuma’s rape trial should reach a climax this week. Zuma, who has been charged with raping a family friend in November last year, returns to the Johannesburg High Court today when the trial continues. Zuma has denied the charge and says the sex had been consensual. The defence has indicated that one more witness will be called before closing arguments are to be heard. Supporters of both parties have been present in and outside the court as the trial progressed.