A South African Court Throws Out Corruption Case Against Jacob Zuma

(12 Sept 08 - RV) A South African court ruled today that a corruption case against ruling party leader Jacob Zuma cannot go ahead. He was facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering relating to a 1999 arms deal. The decision effectively clears the path for the 66-year-old to become South African president next year. But Gunther Simmermacher, editor of the Catholic weekly Southern Cross, said the cloud of corruption will follow Mr Zuma ….