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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma finally goes on trial today, in a corruption case over a multi-billion dollar arms deal signed 22 years ago when he was vice president.

Mr Zuma is accused of receiving bribes from a French arms manufacturer. He has always denied any wrong doing but is also facing new allegations of corruption and could be imprisoned for contempt of court in a separate matter.

Karyn Maughan, specialist legal reporter for the 'News 24' online news service, summed up all the charges.

(Photo: Zuma during a previous court appearance in May. Credit: EPA)