Zuma Corruption Charges Dropped

South Africa prosecutors have dropped graft charges against African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma.

Chief prosecutor Mokotedi Mpshe said phone-tap evidence suggested political interference in the investigation.

Mr Zuma, who is expected to become president after elections this month, has always denied claims of graft over a multimillion dollar 1999 arms deal.

The ANC welcomed the outcome but the opposition said it left democracy in peril ahead of the 22 April polls.