Jacob Zuma will stand trial on corruption charges.
It comes after a court denied the former South African President a permanent stay of prosecution.
Zuma is facing charged connected to a USD$ 2.5 billion (AED 9.1 billion) arms deal.
The ruling was made by Judge Jerome Mnguni in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
Zuma’s trial will start on October 15.
Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government of aggravating tensions in the West Bank.
Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
Iran's foreign minister met Pakistan's interior minister on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.
India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record
Some parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a government call for consumers to limit use.
Trump demands Iran's uranium and no tolls on Hormuz ships
The US and Iran stuck on Thursday to directly opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, providing little fodder for hope in Pakistani-led efforts to end the conflict.
Kenya to cut diesel price after protests against soaring energy costs
Kenya's President William Ruto said on Friday the government would cut the price of diesel in the East African country to provide relief to consumers after protests over soaring energy costs caused by the Iran war.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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