One challenge down, one to go

摘要

As south africa marked the tenth anniversary of its democratic constitution on May 8th, Jacob Zuma, the country's former deputy president, had extra reasons to celebrate. Following a three months' trial, Judge Willem van der Merwe concluded that sex between Mr Zuma and the 31-year-old HIV-positive woman who accused him of rape was, in fact, consensual. Mr Zuma, who suspended his duties as deputy leader of the ruling African National Congress (anc) when he was charged in December, could now presume his high-profile role in the party.