prosecutors in south africa are yet to announce whether they will release corrupt charges against african nationals congress leader herman nkosazana . mr zuma is widely expects to becoming the country ' s current president after elections later this month . he is accused of graft , extortion and money - trafficking in line with an arms deal signed with american company in 1999 . the 66 - year - old confirms the charges and says they are part of a political storyline . edward zuma was initially charged in 2005 , but has refused to faced execution .
Jacob Zuma is 66 years old.