Zuma takes U-turn, now will cooperate with graft probe
Former South African president Jacob Zuma agreed to continue giving evidence at a public inquiry into state corruption yesterday after earlier complaining of “relentless cross-examination” and saying he would pull out. The inquiry is looking into allegations that Zuma, ousted by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party in February 2018, had allowed cronies to plunder state resources and influence senior appointments during his nine years in power. Zuma, 77, has long denied any wrongdoing but he has ducked and dived in his testimony to the inquiry this week, saying that he is being questioned unfairly. State prosecutors are following the inquiry and could open cases against Zuma if sufficient evidence emerges.
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