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Zuma in court seeking right to run in South Africa's pivotal election
South Africa's top court began hearing legal arguments on Friday on whether ex-president Jacob Zuma can run for parliament, a case whose outcome will affect a wide open national election on May 29 and could cause security problems if he loses.
Why South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma could be ‘kingmaker’ in general election
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is unlikely to become the country’s next president after the May 29 election — but he may decide who will.
South Africa's top court hears Zuma election challenge
South Africa's top court is hearing a challenge to the decision to allow former President Jacob Zuma to contest this month's elections. The electoral body originally barred Mr Zuma because of his conviction for contempt of court.
South Africa's Zuma faces dissent in new party as election nears
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing an attempt to oust him from leadership positions in his new party, state broadcaster SABC reported on Tuesday, three weeks before an election in which he is expected to attract significant support.
S.Africa's top court hears critical Zuma election case
South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday to have former president Jacob Zuma declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to
Surprise comeback of South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma could challenge ANC
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma is running a visible and noisy campaign for May's elections against his former party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC), another bump on a difficult
Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival
Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed his own political party and is gathering support among ...
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Concourt should avoid ‘absurdity’ of ‘serious offender’ Zuma standing for office — Corruption Watch
Judgment was reserved by the Constitutional Court late on Friday night after arguments were heard in the IEC’s bid to appeal ...
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Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy in Limbo: ConCourt Reserves Judgment on IEC Appeal
The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on the IEC's urgent appeal on whether MK Party President Jacob Zuma could run ...
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Jacob Zuma approaches Concourt in bid to revive private prosecution of Billy Downer
The former president has approached the apex court for leave to appeal the striking down of his bid to charge the prosecutor ...
South African police investigate if former president's party forged signatures to contest elections
South African police are investigating if former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged supporters’ signatures to ...
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Jacob Zuma’s MK Party: Provocative rhetoric and few clear policies challenge ANC dominance
Former South African president Jacob Zuma's surprise declaration in December 2023 led to the formation of the MK Party.
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Zuma lawyers suggest July unrest can be traced to ConCourt ruling, push for recusal of 5 justices
Lawyers for Jacob Zuma argue the Constitutional Court justices, who ordered the former president to be jailed for ...