State prosecutors in South Africa have said former Deputy President Jacob Zuma, who was sacked last week, is to be charged with corruption.
President Thabo Mbeki dismissed Mr Zuma after his financial adviser, Schabir Shaik, was convicted of corruption and sentenced to 15 years in jail.
The judge in that case had ruled that Mr Shaik had a 'generally corrupt' relationship with Mr Zuma.
The sacking was praised in South Africa and by donor countries as a strong signal against corruption in Africa.
But many supporters of the ruling ANC party have voiced their support for Mr Zuma, who denies any wrongdoing.
Mr Zuma is expected to appear in court later this week.
