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 at an inquiry probing corruption during his nine-year rule, seen as a test of post-apartheid South Africa’s ability to enforce the rule of law, particularly against powerful politicians. Zuma, recuperating in hospital after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed illness, asked the court in July to revoke its sentence for contempt arguing it was excessive, and that jail would endanger his health and life. The violence was also fuelled by simmering frustration among largely Black communities still living in squalid conditions long after the ANC swept to power in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.

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South Africa: Former President Zuma's daughter arrested on terrorism charges
1 month, 3 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 …

South Africa's ex-president Zuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ex-president Zuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots

Hindustan Times  

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, appeared in court on Thursday after being charged with inciting violence during riots in 2021 in which more than 300 people were killed. The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, made an appearance in court on Thursday after being accused of instigating violence during the …

Daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma arrested on terrorism charges over riots
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma arrested on terrorism charges over riots

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma was arrested Thursday and appeared in a court on terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence through social media posts before and during riots that shook the country four years ago and left more than 350 people dead. The riots, which were sparked by Jacob Zuma being sent to prison …

South Africa: Zuma’s daughter to be charged for 2021 anti-govt riots that claimed 354 lives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa: Zuma’s daughter to be charged for 2021 anti-govt riots that claimed 354 lives

Firstpost  

Duduzile Zuma—Sambudla, a member of South Africa’s opposition party uMkhonto weSizwe Party, or MKP will face a court in Durban on Thursday, where she will be charged, the party said in a statement on X Duduzile Zuma's party has urged people to maintain peace ahead of her trial in court. Duduzile Zuma—Sambudla, a member of South Africa’s opposition party uMkhonto …

Zuma's MK party moves top court, seeks to block South African parliament citing vote-rigging
9 months, 1 week ago

Zuma's MK party moves top court, seeks to block South African parliament citing vote-rigging

Firstpost  

Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party has applied to the country’s top court to block the newly elected parliament from sitting this week on the grounds that the May 29 vote was marred by fraud, it said on Tuesday South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma arrives with his daughter and member of uMkhonto weSizwe Duduzile Zuma …

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 …

Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government

Al Jazeera  

The former president’s MK party gained at the expense of the governing ANC, which is set to lose its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid, in dramatic setback. Johannesburg, South Africa – Former President Jacob Zuma is emerging as the biggest victor of South Africa’s general elections as his new breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party appears …

Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained
9 months, 3 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
10 months 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 …

Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week’s election?
10 months ago

Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week’s election?

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — 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. Zuma became deputy leader of the ANC in 1997 and was appointed South Africa’s deputy president in 1999. A year earlier, he was fired as South Africa’s …

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

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament
10 months 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 President Zuma, now a ruling party critic, disqualified from next week’s election
10 months 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. …

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, 3 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, …

How South Africa’s former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
11 months ago

How South Africa’s former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago. One big reason is Jacob Zuma, the former president and ANC leader who stepped down in disgrace in 2018 amid a swirl of corruption allegations but has emerged in recent months with a new …

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back
11 months ago

Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back

Al Jazeera  

In March, the Electoral Commission of South Africa barred former President Jacob Zuma from running as a parliamentary candidate in next month’s general elections due to a previous criminal conviction which rendered him ineligible under the law. Zuma’s return to South Africa’s political centre stage, as a challenger to incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa, is not surprising, say analysts. these issues …

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe
11 months ago

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

New Indian Express  

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago. One big reason is Jacob Zuma, the former president and ANC leader who stepped down in disgrace in 2018 amid a swirl of corruption allegations but has emerged in recent months with a new political …

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy
11 months, 1 week 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, 3 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 …

Former South Africa leader Jacob Zuma is barred from running in elections, election authority says
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Former South Africa leader Jacob Zuma is barred from running in elections, election authority says

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Former South African President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming elections, the Independent Electoral Commission has ruled. He is the now face of a new political party, uMkhonto weSizwe Party, abbreviated as MK, that has emerged as a potentially significant player in South Africa’s upcoming elections after he denounced the governing African National Congress, which …

Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?

Al Jazeera  

Zuma’s party says it will appeal the decision, which could affect its rising challenge to the ruling ANC. South Africa’s election authorities have barred former President Jacob Zuma from standing in the country’s May election, heightening political tensions as the vote approaches in a nation that many analysts believe could see its most competitive electoral contest since the end of …

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections
11 months, 3 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 ANC fails in bid to ban former leader Zuma's party from polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC fails in bid to ban former leader Zuma's party from polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Johannesburg, Mar 26 A South African court on Tuesday dismissed the ruling party's case demanding a rival opposition party be deregistered and banned from participating in the upcoming election. Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who headed the country from 2009 to 2018 when he was removed amid wide-ranging allegations of corruption, parted ways with the ANC in December and …

Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?

Al Jazeera  

In a widely expected move, South Africa’s governing African National Congress party suspended former President Jacob Zuma on Monday, just months ahead of the presidential election. In a statement following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee, ANC general secretary Fikile Mbalula said the party suspended Zuma primarily because he had backed another political party without formally exiting the …

South Africa poll battle heats up as ruling ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa poll battle heats up as ruling ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma

Firstpost  

South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress on Monday suspended former President Jacob Zuma after he pledged his support to a new political party for the upcoming national elections. Zuma, who led the ANC from 2007 to 2017 and served as president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018, has been at odds with Ramaphosa’s leadership. The ANC said …

South Africa’s ruling ANC suspends former president Zuma for backing a new party in elections
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa’s ruling ANC suspends former president Zuma for backing a new party in elections

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s ruling party suspended former President Jacob Zuma on Monday after he gave his backing to a new political party for this year’s national elections. The announcement followed weeks of intrigue over whether the ANC would act against Zuma, who led the ANC from 2007-2017 and was president of Africa’s most advanced economy from …

South Africa’s ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa’s ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma

Al Jazeera  

The suspension of the former South African President comes ahead of the country’s general elections. South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has suspended former President Jacob Zuma, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year’s general election. “Zuma and others whose conduct is in conflict with our values and principles will find themselves outside the African National Congress,” …

South African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party
1 year, 3 months ago

South African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Former President Jacob Zuma on Saturday denounced the governing African National Congress party and announced that he would vote for a newly-formed political formation in South Africa’s general election next year. Zuma, 81, called on other South Africans to vote for the new formation, saying it would be “a betrayal to vote for the ANC” of President Cyril …

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 …

South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption
1 year, 9 months ago

South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption

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 South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party expelled its former …

South Africa ex-President Zuma's graft trial postponed again
1 year, 11 months ago

South Africa ex-President Zuma's graft trial postponed again

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 The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma …

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president ordered back to jail
2 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president ordered back to jail

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 South Africa’s Supreme Court of …

South African court sends Zuma back to jail, says parole unlawful
2 years, 4 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  

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 The corruption trial in South …

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  

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 …

Ex-South African leader Zuma can appeal return to jail
3 years, 3 months ago

Ex-South African leader Zuma can appeal return to jail

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be allowed to appeal a court ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve the remainder of his sentence, a judge ruled Tuesday. Zuma’s release on medical parole had been granted by former correctional services commissioner Arthur Fraser against the recommendation of the parole board. Zuma’s lawyer, Dali Mpofu, had …

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 …

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