politicians in sa africa are set to announce why they will drop corruption accusation against african nationale alliance leaders carl zuma . mr zuma is widely expected to as the nation ' s new presidential after elections later this month . he is accused of embezzlement , indicted and funding - laundering in connection with an arms deal sign with western companies in 1999 . the 66 - night - elderly denies the charges and says they are part of a political plot . mr zuma was first charged in 2005 , but has yet to have trial .
Jacob Zuma is 66 years old.