Former South African President Jacob Zuma was expected to face a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress party, after campaigning against the organization he once led as head of a new political party in national elections in May. Wednesday's hearing could lead to Zuma, 82, being expelled from the ANC.
FILE - Former president of the A.N.C. and South Africa , Jacob Zuma , waves to supporters after casting his ballot in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa , Wednesday, May 29, 2024 during the general elections. Former South Africa n President Jacob Zuma was expected to face a disciplinary hearing with the Africa n National Congress party, after campaigning against the organization he once led as head of a new political party in national elections in May.
Zuma was forced to step down as South African president in 2018 amid allegations of corruption and has been embroiled in a political feud since then withZuma’s split with the ANC was confirmed in December, when he appeared at a press conference and announced he would campaign for the recently-founded MK Party in the May 29 elections. He has been fiercely critical of Ramaphosa, even accusing him of treason at one point.
It wasn’t clear if Zuma would attend Wednesday’s hearing at the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg, or if it would be held virtually. MK officials have said he wants to appear in person, while the ANC wants it to be held online.in Africa’s most industrialized country, but his MK Party won 14% of the national vote on May 29 in the first election it has contested, stunning many.
MK has refused to join the coalition and will become the official opposition as the third biggest party in Parliament. Parliament will open Thursday for a new term following the election.for contempt of court after refusing to testify at an inquiry into alleged corruption during his presidency from 2009-2018. He is duefor a seat in Parliament in the May election, but he has continued to be the face and the leader of the MK Party.
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