Proceedings at Durban's municipal courts disrupted

Proceedings at Durban's municipal courts were disrupted on 5 September 2008 as African National Congress (ANC) members protested charges against ANC President Jacob Zuma. The authorities reported that approximately 50 protesters gathered outside Durban's magistrate court, 300 marched outside the Ntuzuma magistrate court, 100 marched outside the Umlazi court and 50 gathered outside the Chatsworth magistrate's court. Several courts reportedly had to delay proceedings due to the noise levels. The protests follow marches on 16 Durban police stations on 29 August; additional marches are expected on 10 September outside the National Prosecuting Authority's regional office and on 11 September outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Zuma faces charges of corruption, money laundering and fraud, related to a 2005 arms deal.