South Africa’s High Court ruled a decision seven years ago to drop 783 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma was irrational and should be reviewed, another setback for the scandal-ridden leader who faces calls for his resignation.

Corruption charges were dropped today against Jacob Zuma, favourite to become South Africa’s next president.

SOUTH AFRICAN prosecutors are expected to drop corruption charges against ruling ANC party leader Jacob Zuma, paving the way for him to become state president next month, the Sunday Independent newspaper reported.

New ANC leader Jacob Zuma challenged prosecutors to take him to court after they claimed they had enough evidence to bring corruption charges against him today.

There is enough evidence to charge newly-elected ruling ANC party leader Jacob Zuma with corruption, South Africa’s top prosecutor said today.