Anti-graft watchdog delays report after Zuma court application

[WorldNews]

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South Africa's anti-graft watchdog has deferred release of a report into allegations of political interference by wealthy friends of Jacob Zuma in a move critics of the president fear could lead to a watering down of its conclusions. A court application by Zuma had obliged Thuli Madonsela, head of the agency that has spearheaded investigation of alleged involvement of an Indian-born family into political affairs, to delay release of the report that had been due on Friday - her last day in office. The court will now hear Zuma's case on Tuesday for more time to review details and question witnesses.

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