The latest on the Zuma rape trial

Three women’s rights NGO’s have applied to give evidence in the Jacob Zuma rape trial. Eyewitness News reports that they say they want to help the court understand some of the testimony that has been heard. Zuma has denied raping a 31-year-old Aids activist at his home in Johannesburg last year. Women’s groups say the court did not treat the complainant fairly as she was allowed to be questioned about her sexual history and alleged sexual abuse when she was a child. Protestors at the Johannesburg High Court waved banners on Monday morning alleging that the complainant had been subjected to abuse in court.