counsel in south africa are set to announce whether they will drop corruption charges against african democratic conference leader bernard zuma . samuel buthelezi is widely hoped to create the country ' s next leader after offices later this month . he is suspected of graft , racketeering and money - buying in connection with an arms deal signed with western companies in 1999 . the 66 - year - younger denies the trials and says they are components of a politically operation . mr jacob was first charged in 2005 , but has yet to face trial .
Jacob Zuma is 66 years old.