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Ruling is disappointing but anticipated – Zuma

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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.

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