South African Court Dismisses Corruption Charges Against Zuma

Photo: The Guardian

A South African court dismissed corruption charges against ruling party leader Jacob G. Zuma, clearing the way for him to become the nation’s president next year. (NYT) The court said that the charges of fraud and money laundering relating to a multi-billion dollars arms deal in 1999 may have been politically motivated. (BBC)

Sources:

Court Opens Way For Zuma Presidency, The New York Times

SA Court Rejects Zuma Graft Case, BBC

See also:

Jacob Zuma Profile: The Man Most LIkely To Succeed Thabo Mbeki, The Guardian