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The "6B Arms Deal" refers to a major corruption scandal in South Africa that involved the country's former President Jacob Zuma and several high-ranking government officials. Here are some key points about the scandal:

What happened?

In 1999, the South African government signed a deal with a French arms company, Thales, to purchase 48 fighter jets and 60 helicopters. The deal was worth around R43 billion (approximately $3.5 billion USD).

Corruption allegations

In 2005, it was alleged that Jacob Zuma, who was then the Deputy President of South Africa, had received bribes from Thales in exchange for his support of the arms deal. The allegations were made by Schabir Shaik, a close friend and business partner of Zuma's, who was later convicted of corruption and fraud.

Investigations and trials

Several investigations and trials were conducted in connection with the scandal. In 2009, Zuma was charged with corruption, fraud, and racketeering in connection with the arms deal. However, in 2009, the charges were dropped due to alleged political interference.

Aftermath

The scandal led to widespread public outrage and calls for Zuma's resignation. In 2018, Zuma was finally forced to resign as President of South Africa after nine years in office.

Key players

Impact

The 6B Arms Deal scandal had significant political and economic consequences for South Africa. It led to a loss of public trust in the government and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party. The scandal also led to a decline in foreign investment and economic growth in the country.

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