SA seeks 'corrupt' asset seizure

Shaik's trial led to Jacob Zuma's dismissal

The South African government is to attempt to seize assets worth more than $3m from businessman Schabir Shaik.

The case will be heard before the Durban High Court on Wednesday.

Mr Shaik, the former financial advisor of ex-deputy president Jacob Zuma, is on bail after being convicted in July last year.

Mr Shaik was found guilty of receiving money from the French arms company, Thomson-CSF, to facilitate a deal worth more than $4bn.

In the asset seizure case, the state is expected to argue that the assets in question were linked to Mr Shaik's "generally corrupt relationship" with the former deputy president.

Evidence aired in the Shaik trial prompted President Thabo Mbeki to dismiss Mr Zuma from his duties as deputy president.

Mr Zuma was subsequently charged with corruption.