South Africa's former police chief Jackie Selebi leaves court on the fourth day of his corruption trial in Johannesburg October 8, 2009. Selebi, who stepped down as president of international crime-fighting agency Interpol last year, is among a number of high-profile officials who have been caught up in corruption investigations that have tainted South African politics. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

South Africa's former police chief Jackie Selebi leaves court on the fourth day of his corruption trial in Johannesburg October 8, 2009. Selebi, who stepped down as president of international crime-fighting agency Interpol last year, is among a number of high-profile officials who have been caught up in corruption investigations that have tainted South African politics.

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  1. EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Andrew Strauss of England warms up in the gym near the team hotel ahead of England's first tour match against South Africa Airways XI on December 7, 2009 in East London, South Africa.
  2. SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 06: Retief Goosen of South Africa just misses a birdie as his playing partner Robert Allenby of Australia watches at the 17th hole during the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City, on December 6, 2009 in Sun City, South Africa.
  3. Contestants in the Miss World Pageant, whose teams qualified for the 2010 World Cup Soccer tournament, pose for a group picture during a visit to Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday Dec. 6, 2009. This is part of the month-long South Africa Miss World tour, which culminates with the crowning of the new Miss World Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Johannesburg has come under fire for spending R45-million ($6-million) to host the Miss World pageant for the second year running, amid accusations that the city is cash-strapped.
  4. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 05: JW Jonker of South Africa and Bernard Foley of Australia during the International match between South Africa and Australia at the Sevens Stadium on December 05, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  5. SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 05: Retief Goosen of South Africa on the green where he missed a birdie putt at the 17th hole during the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City, on December 5, 2009 in Sun City, South Africa.
  6. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 5: South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira attends a Bafana Bafana Press conference at the Cullinan Hotel on December 5, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.
  7. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 4: In this handout photo provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, Group A, showing South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay and France, during the 2010 Soccer World Cup Final Draw at the CTICC on December 4, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.
  8. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Adidas Chief Executive Herbert Hainer presents the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2010 on December 4, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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