Durban - Former deputy president Jacob Zuma arrived at the Durban magistrate's court shortly before 09:00 on Tuesday for his second appearance on charges of corruption.

Zuma arrived in a black Mercedes 4X4 with tinted windows.

He was charged following the conviction of his friend and former financial adviser Schabir Shaik, who was earlier sentenced to 15 years in jail on fraud and corruption charges. Shaik is out on bail pending the outcome of his appeal.

Also in court on Tuesday were Mo Shaik, brother of Schabir, former African National Congress (ANC) chief whip Tony Yengeni, ANC head of publicity Smuts Ngonyama and Durban mayor Obed Mlaba.

Zuma was greeted with shouts of "viva" and ululations from the few supporters who were allowed inside the court premises, and those who were standing outside the gate.

Normal court proceedings have been delayed and only a vetted group of people are allowed into the court.

With acknowledgements to Sapa and News24.