South African court clears way for new corruption trial against ANC leader Jacob Zuma
A South African court cleared the way Monday for a new corruption trial against African National Congress leader and presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma -- a ruling that a top ANC official denounced as politically motivated.
A South African judge threw out fraud and corruption charges against ANC President Jacob Zuma on Friday, effectively clearing the way for the 66-year-old former freedom fighter to become the country's next president.