South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders
1 year, 4 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 Zuma’s conditional release, appealed the decision, but the bid was dismissed by the Constitutional Court last month. A ‘monumental insult’ The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s leading opposition party, said it would seek legal action, adding Zuma’s release was a “monumental insult to each and every South African”. “This decision has nothing to do overcrowding and everything to do with preventing Zuma from facing accountability for his actions,” said Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA’s shadow justice minister.

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After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch
2 months, 1 week ago

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

The Independent  

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Former South African President Zuma expelled from African National Congress party
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Former South African President Zuma expelled from African National Congress party

LA Times  

Former president of the African National Congress 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 African president Jacob Zuma was expelled by his former African National Congress party on Monday after he formed a new political party that contested the …

South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out
6 months ago

South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out

ABC  

From Constantia Nek, a pass across the spine of rugged mountain that runs all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, day trippers are afforded a stunning view across centuries-old vineyards all the way to Cape Town's city centre. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected Photo shows AP24166307853220 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians for a …

Zuma's MK party moves top court, seeks to block South African parliament citing vote-rigging
6 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 …

​A new era: on the South Africa general election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

​A new era: on the South Africa general election

The Hindu  

The African National Congress, South Africa’s ruling party that led the country out of apartheid three decades ago, suffered a setback in the May 29 general election when it lost its majority in Parliament for the first time. In the final results on Sunday, the ANC, currently led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saw a dramatic fall in its vote share …

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority. With no one holding a majority, South Africa’s party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government. That could be damaging for South Africa’s image with foreign investors …

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election

LA Times  

The latest election results are displayed at the Results Operation Center in Johannesburg on Friday. The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. “The way to …

Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government
6 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 …

South Africa’s president faces his party’s worst election ever. He’ll still likely be reelected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s president faces his party’s worst election ever. He’ll still likely be reelected

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces the prospect of his ruling party’s worst election result ever. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa greets African National Congress supporters at the Siyanqoba rally at FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Every South African president since 1994 has been from the ANC because of its …

South Africa’s surprise election challenger is evoking the past anti-apartheid struggle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s surprise election challenger is evoking the past anti-apartheid struggle

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — The 59-year-old Dumisani Ndlovu has voted in every South Africa national election since he and the rest of the Black majority finally won the right 30 years ago. Ndlovu in this week’s election is turning his support to the man, Jacob Zuma, whose career spanned from the liberation struggle to the presidency before falling out with …

Why was Jacob Zuma disallowed from contesting South Africa elections Explained
6 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 …

African National Congress, a party in decline
6 months, 4 weeks ago

African National Congress, a party in decline

The Hindu  

Even as elections in India are drawing to a close, the citizens of yet another BRICS country and emerging economy are going to the polls on May 29. Identified with leaders such as Nobel prize winning Nelson Mandela, who went on to become the first President of racially-integrated South Africa, the ANC has maintained its dominance as the party of …

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
7 months 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
7 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?
7 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
7 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 …

Ex-South African President Zuma, now a ruling party critic, disqualified from next week’s election
7 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. …

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament
7 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 …

Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto
7 months ago

Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Former South African President Jacob Zuma Saturday lamented the high levels of poverty among black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the country’s much anticipated elections. He told thousands of supporters who gathered at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg that his party would build factories …

Ex-South African leader’s corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?

Al Jazeera  

Zuma’s new MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. Political commentator Justice Malala, writing in a column last month, said “Zuma has been winning the public relations war against the ANC at every turn”, and argued that the MK’s dominance in KZN may put the former leader in a kingmaker position in national coalition talks. MK ‘won’t …

South Africa's Ex-President Zuma makes surprise comeback
7 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
8 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
8 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 …

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy
8 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 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
8 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?
8 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
8 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
8 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?
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party
1 year 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 ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption
1 year, 6 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 African president reelected leader of ruling ANC party
2 years ago

South African president reelected leader of ruling ANC party

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the leader of the ruling African National Congress party. Ramaphosa beat his rival, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897 votes from a total of 4,386 votes cast by party delegates from across the country. Ramaphosa has been facing calls to step down from his position …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of ruling ANC party
2 years ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of ruling ANC party

Al Jazeera  

A party conference has been marked by divisions and scandals surrounding Ramaphosa and his rival Zweli Mkhize. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the ruling African National Congress party despite being mired in scandal and facing calls to step down as president. Delegates at an ANC leadership conference voted on Monday to keep Ramaphosa as head …

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president ordered back to jail
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 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 African leader gets final chapter of corruption report
2 years, 6 months ago

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption. The earlier segments of the report have laid bare the rampant corruption in government and state-owned companies during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure from 2009 to 2018. The last segment of the report is expected to detail corruption …

EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa’s president
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa’s president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in U.S. currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm. The astonishing allegations made by the former head of South Africa’s intelligence …

Corruption trial delayed against South Africa’s ex-president
2 years, 8 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 …

Jacob Zuma corruption trial postponed pending latest appeal
2 years, 8 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 …

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