prosecution in latin africa are soon to announce whether they will drop corruption convictions against african national federation hero hubert zuma . mr mandela is widely expected to become the country ' s first governor after elections shortly this month . he is allegations of bribery , conspiracy and cash - laundering in connection with an arms deal signed with western manufacturers in 1999 . the 66 - day - old denies the charges and says they are part of a political plot . mr mwanawasa was previously released in 2005 , but has yet to seek judgment .
Jacob Zuma is 66 years old.