South African President Jacob Zuma’s office has said in a statement that a court ruling against him was “disappointing”, but anticipated.
The president expected South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to consider representations from his legal team before making a decision about whether to prosecute him, it added.
Earlier today the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that prosecutors could bring back corruption charges relating to a 1999 arms deal.
Mr Zuma has been accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of fighter jets, patrol boats and other arms.
The president has always maintained his innocence.
