South African Court Clears Way for Zuma Trial

(13 Jan 09 - RV) A South African court cleared the way yesterday for new corruption charges against African National Congress leader and presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma.


The decision comes just two days after Zuma launched the ANC's manifesto for elections to be held in March or April.


We spoke to Gunther Simmermacher, the editor of the South African Catholic Weekly, the Southern Cross, on what this ruling means for Jacob Zuma at the polls.