“The dismissal of the latest appeal in the arms deal case paves the way for the trial to finally take place. Thales and President Zuma have long evaded accountability by employing Stalingrad tactics.

“We note that judgment on the State’s ‘Stop-Stalingrad’ application, designed to curb abusive litigation tactics, has been reserved. We keenly await the judgment and trust the Court will deliver a ruling that assesses the impact of endless procedural manoeuvres intended to wear down the prosecution and frustrate the interests of justice,” Balton said.