Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa election
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Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen […]
Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma sets up new party to rival ruling ANC
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Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he will not vote for the African National Congress (ANC) and is creating a new political party. Mr Zuma, who was the country’s president between 2009 and 2018, said it “would be a betrayal” to campaign for the ANC of current President Cyril Ramaphosa. His new party is […]