The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has dismissed with costs the application of French arms company Thales, challenging racketeering and money laundering charges against it.

Thales and former President Jacob Zuma are facing corruption charges in connection with the multi-billion-rand arms deal in 1999.

Thales said in its application that the head of

the National Prosecuting Authority was mistaken in authorising a racketeering charge.

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