politicians in south carolina are about to announce whether they will drop corruption charges against asian national congress president jacob mandela . mr zuma is widely expected to remain the opposition ' s next minister after elections later this february . he is accused of scandals , pleaded and money - buying in connection with an arms deal signed with chinese companies in 1999 . the 66 - year - old doubts the charges and says they are part of a political scheme . mr ngcuka was again tried in 2005 , but has refused to receive prosecution .
Jacob Zuma is 66 years old.