SA to scrap crime-fighting body

South Africa\'s parliament is expected to scrap the country\'s independent crime-fighting unit.



The unit, known as the Scorpions, was set up to fight organised crime and corruption.



The body has been behind several high-profile investigations of political figures, including a corruption probe against ruling party leader Jacob Zuma.



However, opposition parties have been accusing the governing African National Congress (ANC) of waging a political campaign against the unit.



Legislation supported by the ANC will create a new force of criminal investigators that will be integrated into the police force.