Zuma: No one can accuse us of not being ready for trial
Former president Jacob Zuma says his legal team was prepared for full day in court on Monday.
The corruption trial of Zuma and French arms company Thales was supposed to start in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
The case was adjourned to next week Wednesday for a plea to be formally entered – and to allow a special plea application to be filed by Zuma's lawyers.
It could see lead prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer recusal from the matter.
Addressing his supporters outside the court, Zuma said he has been treated unfairly by the state.
"The trial has now started. No one can accuse us of not being ready to proceed.
"My lawyers presented before the court that we will show that in this case, which has taken so long, a lot of unlawful things have been done by investigators and prosecutors."
