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Constitutional Court Disqualifies Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma from National Election

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May 21, 2024
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Constitutional Court Disqualifies Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma from National Election

On Monday, the Constitutional Court of South Africa made a significant decision, disqualifying former President Jacob Zuma from participating in the upcoming national election. This ruling, stemming from Zuma’s previous criminal conviction, is expected to intensify political tensions leading up to the crucial vote.

The court invoked a section of the constitution that bars individuals who have been sentenced to more than 12 months in prison without the option of a fine from running for office. This provision directly applies to the 82-year-old Zuma, who was handed a 15-month prison sentence in 2021 by the Constitutional Court for contempt. His conviction arose from his refusal to testify at a judicial inquiry into governmental corruption.

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The controversy surrounding Zuma’s eligibility for the election ensued due to his lack of recourse against the apex court’s ruling that led to his imprisonment. Initially disqualified by the Independent Electoral Committee, Zuma later won an appeal to the Electoral Court. However, the Constitutional Court’s decision on Monday overturned this, stating that Zuma is ineligible to run for Parliament for five years following the completion of his sentence.

Zuma, who served as South African president from 2009 to 2018, resigned amidst a backdrop of corruption allegations. He reentered the political arena last year with a new party and has since been vocal in his criticism of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), which he once led.

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