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New charges for South Africa's Zuma

South African prosecutors have brought corruption charges against Jacob Zuma, who last week was elected leader of the governing African National Congress.

Mr Zuma was first tried for corruption in 2005, before charges were dropped. Recently prosecutors have said they were investigating new charges.

Reports say the new charges also include racketeering and tax evasion.

His position as party leader makes him a frontrunner to become South Africa's president after elections in 2009.

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