Court set to review dropped charges on Jacob Zuma

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.

The decision in April 2009 to set aside the charges allowed Zuma to run for president in elections the same month.

The South African leader, with estimated net worth of $215m, has been beset by scandal during his tenure.