Zuma influence-peddling inquiry opens; judges seeks more witnesses


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  • Monday, 20 Aug 2018

FILE PHOTO: Former South African President Jacob Zuma dances after his court appearance in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, July 27, 2018. REUTERS/Rogan Ward

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The judge leading an inquiry into claims of influence-peddling against former South African president Jacob Zuma on Monday urged more witnesses to come forward, as public hearings began in a case that could last two years.

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will review allegations that the Gupta brothers - who headed one of the country's largest conglomerates - unduly influenced Zuma over political appointments and winning government contracts.

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