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South Africa’s Ex-President Zuma Barred From Running In The General Election

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in May’s general election, the country’s electoral commission (IEC) has said. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen as a possible threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). The former president, who …

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South Africa’s Ex-president Zuma Escapes Further Jail Time Due To Overcrowding

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been freed from serving further time in prison after being granted a remission status. Remission status is granted to low-risk and non-violent offenders. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told the media that the remission decision was taken to address overcrowding in prisons. He says …

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South Africa’s Former President Jacob Zuma Ordered To Return To Jail

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to prison after upholding an earlier ruling that his medical parole had been unlawful. But it is not clear if he will spend any more time in jail. The 80-year-old was given a 15-month sentence last …

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