Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been granted compassionate leave to attend the funeral of his younger brother. Zuma's jailing this month led to South Africa's worst outbreak of violence in years.

South Africa: Jailed Jacob Zuma permitted to attend brother’s funeral

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, turned himself in to police to begin 15 months in jail for contempt of court. The court sentenced Zuma to 15 months in prison for defying an order in February to give evidence at an inquiry examining corruption during the nine years that he was president.

South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma hands himself over to police

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma on Sunday put up a defiant face and refused to surrender in order to start a 12-month jail term for contempt. Zuma refused to surrender by the court-set deadline.

Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma refuses surrender to police by deadline

South Africa: Jacob Zuma files urgent application in Constitutional Court

Jacob Zuma, South Africa's former President, a man of many controversies, and proud polygamist has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. The judgment is being called historic. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months in jail