With the leader of South Africa's ruling party dismissed the charges of corruption.

   With the leader of South Africa's ruling party African National Congress (ANC) Jacob Zuma cleared of corruption charges. This was announced on 6 April BBC News.
Prosecution Office of South Africa announced that it found the recording of telephone conversations that prove the political orientation of persecution Zuma. Recorded conversations were conducted in 2007 between the then representatives of the leadership and the special prosecutor's office. The two sides discussed, when it should be the first criminal prosecution of Zuma to stop his political activities.
Analysts believe that the withdrawal of charges against Zuma would cause a serious protest by the parties - the opposition African National Congress. Earlier, the opposition argued that the deemed termination of the prosecution Zuma ruling party interference in law enforcement.
For the first time, Jacob Zuma was accused of corruption in 2005. Then, to prison was sentenced his former financial adviser Shabir Sheik, he's soon Zuma was found not guilty. Almost simultaneously, he was accused of rape. This accusation was also found untenable. Then again accused Zuma of corruption.
In autumn 2008, South African President Thabo Mbeki prematurely retired due to the fact that the leadership of the African National Congress accused him of organizing the illegal prosecution of Zuma. Prior to the elections scheduled for April 22, 2009, acting head of state go to the ANC Kgalema Motlante. According to experts, the withdrawal of corruption charges Zuma makes a serious chance to win in the presidential election.