Former president Jacob Zuma's corruption case has been postponed to June 8 following a brief appearance in the Durban High Court.

Prayers on now.

[WATCH] #ZumaCharges: Zuma leaving court. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/4oh0R2ejTJ
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

WATCH LIVE: The State vs Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma outside court

WATCH: Zuma Zuma Zuma

(Picture: Felix Dlangamandla/POOL)

(Picture: Felix Dlangamandla/POOL)

Bottom line: The proper corruption trial against Jacob Zuma is unlikely to start this year, even next. Two major applications to be dealt with first; potentially by three courts (each). #ZumaCharges @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) April 6, 2018

#ZumaCharges in 5 points:
1. Zuma continues Stalingrad strategy.
2. State ready to prosecute. 1st available date 12 Nov.
3. Zuma will challenge case on 2 fronts.
4. First Zuma will review NDPP's decision to prosecute.
5. If fails he will ask court to stay prosecution. @TeamNews24
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) April 6, 2018

Faith Muthambi (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

#ZumaCharges: Advocate Billy Downer, SC, has asked the court to postpone the matter to June 8 - says state is ready to continue with trial. Zuma is expected to file his review application on May 15. @TeamNews24
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

Zuma wants to bring a review application in terms of NPA head Shaun Abrahams’s decision to reinstate charges against him after it was withdrawn.

Downer requests postponement till June 8.

ICYMI: Advocate Billy Downer to lead Zuma corruption case for State

The same State advocate who successfully prosecuted fraudster Schabir Shaik will lead the corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma.

News24 has reliably learnt that Advocate Billy Downer SC, a deputy director of public prosecutions in the Western Cape, will lead the State's case against Zuma, which is scheduled to start in the Durban High Court on Friday morning.

Downer is a veteran prosecutor who recently successfully convicted former Western Cape top cop Arno Lamoer.

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Adv. Billy Downer, SC, leading case against Zuma.

Court is now in session.

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#ZumaCharges: The former president has arrived in court. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/0nLXCC0wlS
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

#ZumaCharges: Former president Jacob Zuma just walked into court. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/3SOCh2HVsq
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

(Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

Jacob Zuma seated in court, proceedings about to begin.

Zuma arrives in court.

#ZumaCharges: Hlaudi Motsoeneng here as well. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/Bz0WTzI6vM
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

Zuma is expected to walk in at 09:25

Hlaudi Motsoeneng inside of court. (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

Christine Guerrier representing Thales as the accused. (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

#ZumaCharges: Just spotted former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Des van Rooyen inside court ahead of Zuma's apparance. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/D1Hb2GzSeP
— Jeanette Chabalala (@J_chabalala) April 6, 2018

(Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

MOOD OUTSIDE COURT: Supporters are relentless with their approval of the former president. Despite the heat, spirits are up with many chanting for Zuma to be exonerated.

(Ügen Vos, Netwerk24)

WATCH: 'Wenzeni uZuma?' - Jacob Zuma supporters ask ahead of court appearance

Advocate Anton Katz is here. He will be representing Zuma co-accused Thales. Christine Guerrier is the Thales accused in the matter. (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

Only journalists and a few security guards in court at the moment. (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

Inside the Durban High Court where Jacob Zuma is expected to appear. (Jeanette Chabalala, News24)

WATCH LIVE: The State vs Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma

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Jacob Zuma arrives at court. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/8B0M2dOe79
— Sharlene Rood (@ssharim) April 6, 2018

Some communist support outside court for Zuma. #ZumaCharges @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/QWgEZD0dbc
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

Bulk of protestors now outside High Court.

We have arrived outside Durban High Court. #ZumaCharges @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/605IhFhhT6
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

Some disciplined marching @TeamNews24 #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/kPexoBA3sD
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

Veterans from Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) are seen doing struggle dances outside court.

The likes of Edward Zuma and BLF leader Andile Mngxitama in the crowd headed to court. @TeamNews24 #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/je5mctlDWW
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

(Ügen Vos, Netwerk24)

The case will start at 09:30.

An altercation between one of the event organisers and a supporter. #ZumaCharges @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/RhpJQ8ISnW
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

It's a scorcher in Durban. These musos showing some committment in full uniform. The atmosphere is charged, but peaceful. #ZumaCharges @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/wEJwPEnyX4
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

(Ügen Vos, Netwerk24)

A marching band in support of former President Jacob Zuma has just arrived to join a march to Durban High Court. @TeamNews24 #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/pI6GtRJbB3
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

People watch from a balcony as Zuma supporters march through the Durban CBD. @TeamNews24 #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/Y3ccEEXiTu
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

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The clergy are leading us as we march on Durban High Court in support of former President Jacob Zuma. @TeamNews24 #ZumaCharges pic.twitter.com/HJ5mXVoHe1
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) April 6, 2018

LIVE: Jacob Zuma addresses public after court appearance

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