Thales, the multinational French arms manufacturer that has been accused of graft alongside former president Jacob Zuma, has filed a conditional application with the high court for leave to appeal the denial of its permanent stay of prosecution at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). At the same time, it has filed a direct appeal with the Constitutional Court (ConCourt). Should the apex court deny the application, Thales will continue with its application for leave to appeal before the SCA.