Prosecutors to drop charges against ANC leader Zuma

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.

Local media has been reporting that the National Prosecuting Authority could soon withdraw its case against Zuma, citing evidence it says has emerged pointing to political interference in the matter.

“The evidence in the possession of Zuma’s legal team means acting prosecutions boss Mokotedi Mpshe is expected to bite the bullet and drop the charges against Zuma within days,” the Sunday Independent said, citing unnamed sources.