THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss, Shaun Abrahams has confirmed former South African president, Jacob Zuma will go on trail for corruption. The announcement comes a little over a month since Zuma’s fall from power after he was forced to step down as president to be replaced by new ruling party leader, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Zuma also faces charges of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

The charges relate to a R30-billion government arms deal in the late 1990s. The charges were initially filed but then dropped by the authority before Zuma ran for president in 2009.

“A trial court must decide and ventilate on this matter,” Abrahams said.

[WATCH] #ZumaCharges: NPA Shaun Abrahams has decided to prosecute former President Jacob Zuma. Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/ayjM4qgrHI

— eNCA (@eNCA) March 16, 2018

In a statement, the Afican National Congress (ANC) said it had noted the decision of the NPA. The party said it reaffirms its confidence in the country’s criminal justice system.

“We equally affirm our commitment to the constitutionally enshrined principle of equality of all before the law. Accordingly we call on all South Africans at large to afford the NPA space to conduct its work unhindered. We continue to assert the inalienable right of all in our country, including Jacob Zuma, to be presumed innocent until and if proven guilty,” the party said.

Twitter also reacted to the news with many welcoming the news.

This is a very historic day. Mr Zuma will now be charged and will appear in court.

— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) March 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/pierredevos/status/974643661903458305

Jacob Zuma to finally get his day in court. He has been asking for it since 2005.

He must be a relieved man.

— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) March 16, 2018

If all suspects were treated like Zuma, our jails would be empty.

— Mpumelelo Mkhabela, PhD (@MMkhabel) March 15, 2018

The NPA has reinstated charges against former President Jacob Zuma and he will face prosecution.

We are all equal in the eyes of the law- thank you Shaun Abrahams #ZumaCharges

— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄🌞 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) March 16, 2018

The state has R22 million for Hlaudi Motsoeneng's and R34 million for Jacob Zuma's frivolous court actions, but no money to eradicate pit latrines at schools?

— Max du Preez (@MaxduPreez) March 16, 2018

Maybe now former president Jacob Zuma will find out what what he did wrong. #ZumaCharges

— Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (@SizweMpofuWalsh) March 16, 2018

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