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South Africa to Appoint Inquiry Into Arms Deal

President Jacob Zuma, facing a bid in the country's highest court to force him to appoint an official inquiry into corruption arising from South Africa's biggest post-apartheid weapons deal, has pre-empted the outcome by announcing that he will appoint a Commission of Inquiry.
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Former President Thabo Mbeki was forced out of office over attempts to prosecute Jacob Zuma, his deputy, over the arms deal, which included the purchase of this German-built naval frigate.

Gripen

Swedish-built Gripen aircraft, seen flying over Cape Town, were among the arms purchases which precipitated the most extensive infighting in the ruling African National Congress since it took over government.

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