Farai Dziva|MDC deputy chairperson Job Sikhala has appeared at the Masvingo High Court today and his treason trial has been postponed to February 3.

Sikhala’s appearance has taken members of the public and news reporters by surprise as many only learnt of his appearance when he had already left the High Court.

On Friday it was announced that Sikhala’s trial initially set for January 27 had been postponed.

“Hon Sikhala appeared at the High Court in Masvingo for the formal postponememt of his Treason trial today. Trial has been postponed to February 3,” an MDC official said.