Which says something about the electorate.
PRETORIA, South Africa – Prosecutors dropped corruption charges against Jacob Zuma on Monday, saying the case had been manipulated for political reasons and clearing the way for him to become the next president without the looming threat of a criminal trial.
Zuma supporters danced through the streets of downtown Johannesburg, while car horns blared and whistles shrieked. Hundreds waved ANC flags in a downtown square, dancing and singing to Zuma's theme song "Bring Me My Machine Gun."
"I feel very happy and I am so relieved of all the pressure and torment that we had for eight years. I feel so free today. The truth has come out," said Gloria Segopa, a Zuma supporter dressed in full Zulu regalia.
Gwede Mantashe, the ANC's secretary general, told reporters at party headquarters in downtown Johannesburg: "This decision is a victory for the rule of law, decency and common sense."
There was no immediate reaction from Zuma, who did not appear at the news conference.
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