Classes have been cancelled at some colleges in the Pietermaritzburg city centre due to the Jacob Zuma corruption trial, some students said on Monday.

"We are excited to come here to see Jacob Zuma, but I am concerned about my studies," said Computer College of South Africa student Mnqobi Buthelezi.

"Our lecturers told us there are no classes today because most students chose to come here (to court)."

Buthelezi's classmate, Mfundo Zondi, was not concerned about the disruption the case has caused.

"As a Zulu man from the rural areas I support Jacob Zuma 100 percent because he has his people's needs at heart."

Zondi said should Zuma contest the elections, he would vote for him as the president of the country.

With acknowledgement to Sapa and Independent On Line.