South African prosecutors extend deadline for Zuma to file arguments over revived graft charges


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  • Monday, 11 Dec 2017

FILE PHOTO: President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma gestures as he speaks during the Energy Indaba conference in Midrand, South Africa, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday it had extended the deadline for President Jacob Zuma to submit arguments on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption.

"They must submit their representation on the 31st of January," said NPA spokesman Luvuyo Mfaku.

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