South Africa's Zuma Cleared of All Charges

(6 April 09-RV) Prosecutors dropped all 16 charges of corruption against Jacob Zuma today, saying the case had been manipulated for political reasons and clearing the way for him to become the next president without the looming threat of a trial. The editor of the catholic weekly South African Cross, Gunther Simmermacher said that had Zuma stood trial, he would not likely have been cleared of charges…