Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was barred Monday from running for Parliament in next week's national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics. The decision by the country’s highest court, the Constitutional Court, may still be appealed. It ruled that Zuma is only eligible to serve as a lawmaker five years after his 2021 sentence for contempt of court was completed.
Alleging a political witch hunt, Zuma launched an aggressive political campaign that saw him elected ANC president in 2007. His campaign appealed to widespread discontent with then-President Thabo Mbeki, who was often described as autocratic and aloof. The corruption charges against Zuma were later dropped, amid controversy, and he was elected South Africa’s president in 2009. The arms deal case has resurfaced decades later, however, and Zuma is due to go on trial for corruption next year.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for electionProsecutors say former South African President Jacob Zuma will go on trial for corruption next April
Read more »
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in electionSouth Africa’s highest court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not allowed to run for Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction
Read more »
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal recordSouth Africa’s highest court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not allowed to stand as a candidate for Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction.
Read more »
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal recordSouth Africa’s highest court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not allowed to stand as a candidate for Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction.
Read more »
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal recordSouth Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal record
Read more »
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal recordSouth Africa’s highest court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not allowed to stand as a candidate for Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction. The decision is likely to increase political tensions ahead of a pivotal vote in Africa's most advanced country.
Read more »