Jacob Zuma, Former South African president, delays prison deadline with last ditch legal maneuver
3 years, 8 months ago

Jacob Zuma, Former South African president, delays prison deadline with last ditch legal maneuver

CNN  

Nkandla, South Africa CNN — Jacob Zuma and his lawyers successfully delayed the former South African president’s prison sentence for contempt of court on Saturday when the country’s top court agreed to hear his application for a review of their decision to sentence him to 15 months in prison. In the application, 79-year-old Zuma and his lawyers claimed that the sentence threatened his life and that the Constitutional Court’s decision was unfair to their client. On Tuesday, July 6, a High Court in Pietermaritzburg will hear a separate application from Zuma to stay his committal to prison by the Constitutional Court – but given the decision to hear the rescission request, legal experts believe it could inform their decision on whether to have Zuma arrested. In a scathing judgment handed down at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday, Justice Sisi Khampepe said Zuma attempted to corrode the legitimacy of the Constitutional Court by conducting a “politically motivated smear campaign” against it, the Commission and the judiciary.

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South Africa: Former President Zuma's daughter arrested on terrorism charges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Africa: Former President Zuma's daughter arrested on terrorism charges

Firstpost  

According to the police, Zuma-Sambudla surrendered to authorities on Thursday to face charges under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, as well as for inciting violence FILE -Former South African President Jacob Zuma, speaks as his daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, right, listens, during a press conference in Soweto, South Africa, Dec. 16, 2023. AP South Africa’s …

Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Former President Jacob Zuma threatened Saturday to take legal action seeking to stop the announcement of South Africa’s election results as scheduled Sunday, demanding that allegations of vote-rigging made by his party be addressed first. Zuma spoke after his party announced that it was seeking a re-run of the elections, saying it had submitted evidence to the Independent …

Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: South Africa’s top court on Monday barred former President Jacob Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections. BREAKING NEWS The @IECSouthAfrica has Upheld objections against former President Jacob Zuma as an MK Party Candidate pic.twitter.com/EOFkhgFYFw — News Live SA March 28, 2024 A court in South Africa overturned the disqualification, allowing Mr. Zuma to run for …

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday criticized the country’s highest court and his former allies in the ruling African National Congress over his disqualification from next week’s election and said he would fight for his rights “in a disciplined way.” Zuma’s comments came in a video message he said was aimed at the …

Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction. Responding to the judgement, the Electoral Commission noted the Constitutional Court decision and said that Zuma, as leader of the MK, would remain the face of the party on the ballot. Zuma is ‘political capital’ Political analyst Ongama Mtimka told Al Jazeera the …

Ex-South African leader Zuma, now a ruling party critic, is disqualified from next week’s election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-South African leader Zuma, now a ruling party critic, is disqualified from next week’s election

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from running for a Parliament seat in next week’s national election because of a previous criminal conviction. The decision by the country’s highest court is certain to raise political tensions ahead of a pivotal vote in Africa’s most advanced economy, as Zuma leads a new political …

Ex-South African President Zuma, now a ruling party critic, disqualified from next week’s election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-South African President Zuma, now a ruling party critic, disqualified from next week’s election

LA Times  

Former South African President Jacob Zuma greets supporters at Orlando Stadium in the township of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, for the launch of his newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe party’s manifesto Saturday. Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from running for a seat in Parliament in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction. …

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament
9 months, 3 weeks ago

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament

Al Jazeera  

Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election. South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running for parliament in next week’s general election. The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualifies him from standing in the May 29 election. Once …

Ex-South African leader’s corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
10 months ago

Ex-South African leader’s corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Former South African President Jacob Zuma will go on trial for alleged corruption next April, four years after he was formally charged with taking bribes in connection with a multi-billion-dollar arms deal and 20 years after he was first implicated, prosecutors said Thursday. Zuma is charged with multiple counts of corruption as well as racketeering, …

South Africa top court hears case questioning Zuma’s electoral eligibility
10 months, 1 week ago

South Africa top court hears case questioning Zuma’s electoral eligibility

Al Jazeera  

Ex-president could be disqualified from running in the most competitive polls in post-apartheid history on May 29. South Africa’s Constitutional Court will decide on an appeal questioning former President Jacob Zuma’s eligibility to run in this month’s election, a race that could tilt the balance of the parliament and determine the country’s next leader. The court in Johannesburg is on …

South Africa's Ex-President Zuma makes surprise comeback
10 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa's Ex-President Zuma makes surprise comeback

The Hindu  

South Africa's scandal-hit Ex-President Jacob Zuma has made a surprise comeback by running in May's elections against his former party, the ruling African National Congress. Mr. Zuma, the fourth president of democratic South Africa between 2009 and 2018, was forced from office under a slew of graft allegations. ANC battle Recent polls suggest Mr. Zuma's former political home, the ANC, …

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy
11 months ago

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy

Al Jazeera  

Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party in May elections. South Africa’s electoral commission said it has appealed to the country’s highest court to rule on whether former President Jacob Zuma can stand as a candidate in general elections in May. Zuma is hoping to run for president on behalf of the …

Former South African President Zuma wins appeal to run in elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Former South African President Zuma wins appeal to run in elections

China Daily  

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party outside the High Court in Durban, South Africa, on March 27. JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma won his appeal at the country's Electoral Court Tuesday, meaning that he will be allowed to contest the upcoming elections as a candidate of the uMkhonto weSizwe …

Former South African President Zuma wins appeal to run in elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Former South African President Zuma wins appeal to run in elections

China Daily  

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party outside the High Court in Durban, South Africa, on March 27. JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma won his appeal at the country's Electoral Court Tuesday, meaning that he will be allowed to contest the upcoming elections as a candidate of the uMkhonto weSizwe …

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election
11 months, 1 week ago

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The decision paves the way for Zuma to run for president on behalf of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, or MK, a new political organization that …

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election
11 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election

Al Jazeera  

South Africa’s electoral court overturns earlier decision that had barred the ex-president from contesting the polls. A South African court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the country’s upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The Electoral Court decision on Tuesday paves the way for Zuma …

Former South African president Jacob Zuma disqualified from general elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former South African president Jacob Zuma disqualified from general elections

India TV News  

World news: Former South African president Jacob Zuma was disqualified as a candidate in South Africa’s general elections slated for May 29 due to his criminal record, the Electoral Commission said on Friday. Zuma’s own African National Congress recalled him in February 2018 after huge public outcries about his alleged closeness to the now self-exiled Gupta family who looted billions …

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections

Al Jazeera  

The elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy. South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from standing in elections in May, the electoral commission has said. South Africa is set to hold general elections on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders
1 year, 7 months ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders

Al Jazeera  

Zuma, 81, was given a 15-month sentence in June 2021 for refusing to testify in a probe of corruption and cronyism under his presidency. South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has been released from prison due to a remission of non-violent offenders approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has said. South Africa’s prison service, which had granted …

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president ordered back to jail
2 years, 3 months ago

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president ordered back to jail

The Independent  

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South African court sends Zuma back to jail, says parole unlawful
2 years, 3 months ago

South African court sends Zuma back to jail, says parole unlawful

Al Jazeera  

Zuma was sentenced to 15 months for ignoring a court order to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his tenure. South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the decision to release former President Jacob Zuma on early medical parole was “unlawful” and that he should return to prison to finish his sentence for contempt of court. Last …

Ex-South African President Zuma freed as prison sentence ends
2 years, 5 months ago

Ex-South African President Zuma freed as prison sentence ends

Al Jazeera  

Jacob Zuma received a 15-month sentence last year after he ignored instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry. Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been freed following the expiry of his prison sentence for contempt of court, the government said on Friday. Zuma received a 15-month sentence last year after he ignored instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry. …

South Africa's beleaguered Zuma open to return to politics
2 years, 5 months ago

South Africa's beleaguered Zuma open to return to politics

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Beleaguered former South African President Jacob Zuma says he is …

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa’s ex-president
2 years, 11 months ago

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa’s ex-president

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — The corruption trial in South Africa of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed again on Monday pending the outcome of the ex-leader’s appeal to get the state prosecutor removed from his case. His legal representatives requested that the start of the trial be postponed until the Supreme Court of Appeal decides on Zuma’s effort to have state …

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa's ex-president
2 years, 11 months ago

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa's ex-president

The Independent  

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Jacob Zuma corruption trial postponed pending latest appeal
2 years, 11 months ago

Jacob Zuma corruption trial postponed pending latest appeal

Al Jazeera  

The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17. The corruption trial in South Africa of former President Jacob Zuma has been postponed again pending the outcome of the ex-leader’s appeal to have the state prosecutor removed from the case. His legal representatives requested that the start of the trial be postponed …

South African court rejects effort to delay corruption trial
3 years, 1 month ago

South African court rejects effort to delay corruption trial

The Independent  

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Ex-South African president appeals ruling in corruption case
3 years, 1 month ago

Ex-South African president appeals ruling in corruption case

The Independent  

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South African court orders ex-president Zuma back to prison
3 years, 3 months ago

South African court orders ex-president Zuma back to prison

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — A South African court has ordered that former President Jacob Zuma should go back to prison after withdrawing the medical parole given to him earlier this year. On Wednesday the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that the medical parole granted to Zuma was illegal as it went against the recommendation of the medical parole board. The ruling …

South Africa ex-president Zuma ordered to return to jail
3 years, 3 months ago

South Africa ex-president Zuma ordered to return to jail

Al Jazeera  

The country’s High Court ordered the former leader to return to prison to finish serving his 15-month prison term. South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail after setting aside a decision to release him on medical parole. — JGZuma Foundation December 15, 2021 Zuma, who began medical parole in September, is serving a …

South Africa’s ex-president says he was unfairly imprisoned
3 years, 5 months ago

South Africa’s ex-president says he was unfairly imprisoned

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Former South African President Jacob Zuma claims he was sent to prison in July because the country’s justice system is unfair. Correctional Services Commissioner Arthur Fraser approved Zuma’s release against the recommendation of the parole board, which had said he should remain in jail as he was in a stable condition. Political analyst Xolani Dube said …

South Africa's ex-president says he was unfairly imprisoned
3 years, 5 months ago

South Africa's ex-president says he was unfairly imprisoned

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former South African President Jacob …

Zuma's trial postponed until October in South Africa
3 years, 5 months ago

Zuma's trial postponed until October in South Africa

The Independent  

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South Africa’s highest court dismisses Jacob Zuma’s bid to overturn jail sentence
3 years, 6 months ago

South Africa’s highest court dismisses Jacob Zuma’s bid to overturn jail sentence

The Independent  

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South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president’s jail sentence
3 years, 6 months ago

South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president’s jail sentence

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s highest court on Friday denied an application by former president Jacob Zuma to rescind his sentence of 15 months in jail for contempt of court in a ruling viewed as a stern test of the country’s resolve to hold powerful figures to account. The latest judgment doesn’t affect Zuma’s parole, although South Africa’s main opposition party …

South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president's jail sentence
3 years, 6 months ago

South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president's jail sentence

The Independent  

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South Africa’s top court rejects Zuma’s bid to overturn sentence
3 years, 6 months ago

South Africa’s top court rejects Zuma’s bid to overturn sentence

Al Jazeera  

Ex-President Jacob Zuma sought to have his jail sentence for contempt overturned, arguing it would endanger his health. South Africa’s top court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma had failed in his bid to have his 15-month jail sentence for failing to attend a corruption inquiry overturned. The sentence was handed down in June after Zuma failed to testify …

S. Africa's Zuma given medical parole
3 years, 6 months ago

S. Africa's Zuma given medical parole

China Daily  

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. JOHANNESBURG－Former South African president Jacob Zuma, jailed for 15 months in July for contempt of court after snubbing graft investigators, was placed on medical parole on Sunday just two months into his term, prison authorities announced. The Department …

Jacob Zuma: South African ex-president released on medical parole
3 years, 6 months ago

Jacob Zuma: South African ex-president released on medical parole

Al Jazeera  

Jacob Zuma will complete remainder of 15-month prison sentence in system of community corrections, says Department of Correctional Services. Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from prison on medical parole, prison authorities have confirmed. Zuma, 79, was sentenced to a 15-month prison sentence two months ago by the country’s Constitutional Court for contempt after he refused to …

Jailed former South African President Zuma undergoes surgery
3 years, 7 months ago

Jailed former South African President Zuma undergoes surgery

Al Jazeera  

Zuma has unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned days before the corruption trial. Jailed former South African President Jacob Zuma has undergone unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned, prison authorities said. Zuma, serving a 15-month sentence in Estcourt prison for contempt of court, was sent to a hospital outside for observation on …

South Africa court postpones Zuma corruption trial to September
3 years, 7 months ago

South Africa court postpones Zuma corruption trial to September

Al Jazeera  

Zuma is facing 18 charges including corruption and money laundering and has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. A South African court has again postponed a long-delayed corruption trial against jailed former President Jacob Zuma to September 9 following his hospitalisation last week for an undisclosed medical condition. Zuma, whose jailing last month for 15 months on a separate …

South Africa's jailed ex-leader to attend brother's funeral
3 years, 7 months ago

South Africa's jailed ex-leader to attend brother's funeral

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S Africa lets jailed ex-President Zuma attend brother’s funeral
3 years, 7 months ago

S Africa lets jailed ex-President Zuma attend brother’s funeral

Al Jazeera  

The funeral for Zuma’s brother, Michael, who died after a long illness, took place in Nkandla. Former President Jacob Zuma, whose jailing this month led to South Africa’s worst outbreak of violence in years, was granted compassionate leave to attend the funeral of his younger brother on Thursday. Zuma, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, was flanked by family …

Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial adjourned for one month
3 years, 7 months ago

Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial adjourned for one month

CNN  

CNN — A South African court on Tuesday adjourned former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial to August 10, after the former leader applied for a postponement to appear in person rather than virtually. Zuma, whose jailing earlier this month triggered some of the worst unrest of the post-apartheid era, appeared by video link in court on Monday to …

Death toll increases to 45 in South Africa riots triggered by jailing of Jacob Zuma
3 years, 8 months ago

Death toll increases to 45 in South Africa riots triggered by jailing of Jacob Zuma

ABC  

Crowds have clashed with police and ransacked or burned shopping malls in South Africa, with dozens killed as grievances unleashed by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma boil over into the nation's worst violence in years. Key points: The death toll from the violence sparked by ex-president Jacob Zuma's jailing increases to 45 and more than 700 arrests have …

'Disturbing' Zuma protests can 'destablise' South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zikalala
3 years, 8 months ago

'Disturbing' Zuma protests can 'destablise' South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zikalala

ABP News  

Johannesburg, Jul 13 : Premier of Jacob Zuma’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala has described the violent protests against the former South African president’s incarceration that have resulted into massive looting and arson as a "disturbing situation" that has the potential to “destablise” the country. “We have seen violent incidents which from the beginning appeared to have arisen as …

Violence and looting escalates in South Africa as Zuma jailed
3 years, 8 months ago

Violence and looting escalates in South Africa as Zuma jailed

Al Jazeera  

South Africa deployed soldiers on Monday to quell violence that erupted following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Some COVID-19 vaccination sites and clinics in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal were shuttered due to safety concerns, the Gauteng provincial government and an independent pharmacy association said, further delaying a sluggish immunisation …

6 dead in South Africa riots over jailing of ex-leader Zuma
3 years, 8 months ago

6 dead in South Africa riots over jailing of ex-leader Zuma

The Independent  

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South Africa court dismisses Zuma’s request to delay prison term
3 years, 8 months ago

South Africa court dismisses Zuma’s request to delay prison term

Al Jazeera  

The rejection comes a day after the former leader turned himself to police, but still challenged his sentence. A South African court has rejected former South African President Jacob Zuma’s request to postpone his current prison term, a day after he handed himself over to police to begin a 15-month sentence. Zuma is currently imprisoned in the Estcourt Correctional Center …

Zuma starts serving jail term: What you should know, in 500 words
3 years, 8 months ago

Zuma starts serving jail term: What you should know, in 500 words

Al Jazeera  

South Africa’s former president was sentenced last week to 15 months in jail for failing to show up at an inquiry into corruption during his time in office. It was late on Wednesday, shortly before a midnight deadline, that former South African President Jacob Zuma left his homestead in Nkandla in a convoy of vehicles to turn himself over to …

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