NEW: No evidence of wrongdoing in Arms Deal - Zuma

President Jacob Zuma said an inquiry into the controversial arms deal has found the procurement process to be valid‚ with no evidence of bribery or corruption.

“The evidence presented before it does not suggest that undue or improper influence played any role in the selection of the preferred bidders which subsequently entered into contracts with the government‚” Zuma said live on national television.

“The widespread allegations of bribery‚ corruption and fraud … especially in relation to the selection of the preferred bidders and cost‚ have found no support in the evidence‚ oral or documentary‚ placed before the commission.”


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