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The main union group in South Africa, Cosatu, is seeking the reinstatement of politician Jacob Zuma, former deputy to the country's president, who has been charged with corruption. Many people in Cosatu see Mr Zuma as a champion of the poor and the unemployed. Before the corruption scandal, Mr Zuma was seen as favourite to succeed President Thabo Mbeki and correspondents say he remains one of South Africa's most popular politicians.