South African Court Orders Former President Zuma’s Arrest
- Execution of warrant stayed until May 6, when trial resumes
- Zuma unable to attend trial because of ill health, lawyer says
Jacob Zuma appears in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Oct. 15.
Photographer: Michele Spatari/AFP via Getty Images
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A South African court ordered the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma after he failed to show up for his corruption trial, signaling a more aggressive approach by the authorities to tackle corruption. The rand strengthened.