This emerged as he was cross-questioned during his trial for rape. He denies rape but admits to consensual sex, and said he was ready to marry his accuser. Mr Zuma said in court on Wednesday that he had left his bedroom after having sex with the woman and taken a shower because this

“would minimise the risk of contracting the disease [HIV]”.
The remarks about HIV made by Mr Zuma in court earlier this week have angered Aids educators. This where more than 5 Million South Africans have HIV [the highest number in the world.]

Mr Zuma, who was previously seen as a possible future president, still reportedly retains considerable popularity. His supporters see the charge as a political conspiracy. However any reasonably intelligent person in Africa would be happy that someone of this level of ignorance doesn’t come into any real power.

I realize this is a departure from my normal postings. However whenever you read something that is this outragious I felt compelled to post something about it. You can read the entire article at the BBC News website.

Proof once again that crack doesn’t smoke itself.