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2nd LD: S. African court sets aside decision to drop corruption charges against Zuma

Xinhua, April 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

The South African High Court in Pretoria on Friday set aside a 2009 decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

The decision by NPA former head Mokotedi Mpshe was irrational as he acted "alone and impulsively", the court ruled.

Mpshe should have followed the legal processes on emergence of the "spy tapes" and allow the courts to decide if the charges should have been withdrawn, Judge Aubrey Ledwaba said. Enditem