News about a South Africa’s court decision to charge the country’s former president Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane Zuma has sparked social media with mixed reactions.
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday dismissed Duduzane Zuma’s application to have a culpable homicide charge against him discharged.
Zuma is on trial for reckless driving, which allegedly led to the death of Phumzile Dube in February 2014, after his car crashed into a taxi in which she was travelling.
He claims that his Porsche 911 Turbo hit a puddle of water, lost control and crashed into the taxi.
The case has since drawn national attention in South Africa most netizens advocating for justice for the victims.
Here are some reactions from the people.
The trial is set down for three days, starting on May 15, and Zuma may take the witness stand to share his account of events.