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WorldPosted at: Nov 2 2016 2:03PM


South Africa's Zuma withdraws application to delay Gupta report

PRETORIA, Nov 2 (Reuters) South African President Jacob Zuma has withdrawn an application to delay the release of a report over allegations of political influence by his wealthy friends, his lawyer told a Pretoria court today. He gave no reasons.
The release of the report by the Public Protector, a constitutionally mandated anti-graft official, was suspended on October 14 after Zuma's application to the High Court. The hearing was due to run into its second day today.
Opposition parties, civic groups, unions and businesses held marches in Pretoria and some chanted outside the court in a protest against Zuma and a string of scandals linked to him.
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