Jacob Zuma's son found not guilty in fatal crash

Friday, 12 July 2019 13:58

The son of former South African president Jacob Zuma has been found not guilty of homicide and negligent driving.

Duduzane Zuma was involved in a horrific car accident in 2014 when his sports car hit a minibus taxi in Johannesburg.

One woman was killed in the incident.

Zuma defending himself by saying he had lost control of the car after a puddle caused him to skid.

A South African court has now said that prosecutors have not been able prove their argument that Zuma was guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

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