South Africa's ruling party the African National Congress or the ANC has postponed the disciplinary hearing against former president Jacob Zuma. The ANC had earlier scheduled the hearing for Tuesday and had notified former president Jacob Zuma about it the party has now decided to hold the hearing after the May 29th general elections.

ANC postpones Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearings till after polls

With less than two months to go for elections, the political parties in South Africa have begun campaigning in full swing. This time, however, the ruling party African National Congress (ANC) is under heavy pressure.

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South Africa election campaign heats up, President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigns for ANC

A South African court rejected a bid by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to stop a party backed by former President Jacob Zuma from using its name and logo. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: ANC loses court battle with Jacob Zuma over party name and logo

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so.&nbsp;

The decision paves the way for Zuma, 81, to run for president as a part of the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party which he joined in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election.

<h2>What did the court say?</h2>

In its order, the Electoral Court overturned the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) decision to prevent Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;

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The court has also dismissed the objection based on which electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya had announced that the former president would not be allowed to run for office.&nbsp;

The IEC’s decision “in terms of which the electoral commission upheld Dr [Maroba] Matsapola’s objection to the second applicant’s [Zuma] candidacy is set aside and substituted with the following: The objection is hereby dismissed,” the court said in its brief order, a day after it heard arguments.&nbsp;

South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994.&nbsp;

<h2>Why was Zuma not allowed to contest?</h2>

On March 28, Moepya acknowledged that the IEC had received an objection to Zuma’s candidacy and that it had been upheld by the electoral body, without any further details.&nbsp;

The objection said that the former president should not be allowed to run for office due to his criminal record.&nbsp;

At the time, MK had said that they would appeal this decision. Zuma stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade.&nbsp;

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In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office.&nbsp;

Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president.

The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). In January, the ANC suspended Zuma from the party.&nbsp;

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Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so.

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so. The decision paves the way for Zuma, 81, to run for president as a part of the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party which he joined in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election. What did the court say? In its order, the Electoral Court overturned the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) decision to prevent Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections. Also Read | Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report The court has also dismissed the objection based on which electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya had announced that the former president would not be allowed to run for office. The IEC’s decision “in terms of which the electoral commission upheld Dr [Maroba] Matsapola’s objection to the second applicant’s [Zuma] candidacy is set aside and substituted with the following: The objection is hereby dismissed,” the court said in its brief order, a day after it heard arguments. South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994. Why was Zuma not allowed to contest? On March 28, Moepya acknowledged that the IEC had received an objection to Zuma’s candidacy and that it had been upheld by the electoral body, without any further details. The objection said that the former president should not be allowed to run for office due to his criminal record. At the time, MK had said that they would appeal this decision. Zuma stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade. Also Read | South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in May election In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office. Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president. The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). In January, the ANC suspended Zuma from the party. (With inputs from agencies)

South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma can run for May election, court rules

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa has been barred from running in the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for May, said the country’s electoral officials on Thursday.

South Africa: Electoral panel disqualifies former President Jacob Zuma from polls

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa has been barred from running in the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for May, said the country’s electoral officials&nbsp;on Thursday (Mar 28).&nbsp;

<h2>Election Commission upholds objection</h2>

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said that it upheld an objection filed against the former president without giving details.&nbsp;

“In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld,” electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya told reporters.&nbsp;

He added, “The party that has nominated him has been informed.”&nbsp;

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Zuma, 81, has been campaigning for the opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election.

The former president has until April 2 to appeal against the decision.&nbsp;

MK spokesman Nhlamulo Ndlhela told AFP the party was “looking at the merit of that objection but we will of course appeal it”.&nbsp;

South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994.&nbsp;

<h2>Why is Zuma being barred?</h2>

The former president stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade.&nbsp;

In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office.&nbsp;

Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president. The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC).&nbsp;

The request to deregister MK, which is named after ANC’s former military wing, was rejected by South Africa’s electoral body, on Tuesday (Mar 26).&nbsp;

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In January, the ANC suspended the former president from the party.&nbsp;

However, the governing party is also not faring well in the polls ahead of the upcoming elections. The ANC is on the brink of dropping below 50 per cent of the vote for the first time since it came to power at the end of apartheid, reported AFP.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, MK had&nbsp;previously threatened violence&nbsp;if Zuma was barred from contesting the elections.&nbsp;

The former president’s brief imprisonment had sparked riots which claimed more than 350 lives, in the country’s worst violence since the advent of democracy.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa has been barred from running in the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for May, said the country’s electoral officials on Thursday (Mar 28).

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa has been barred from running in the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for May, said the country’s electoral officials on Thursday (Mar 28). Election Commission upholds objection The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said that it upheld an objection filed against the former president without giving details. “In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld,” electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya told reporters. He added, “The party that has nominated him has been informed.” Also Read | South Africa court orders partial freeze on ex-president Jacob Zuma's accounts Zuma, 81, has been campaigning for the opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election. The former president has until April 2 to appeal against the decision. MK spokesman Nhlamulo Ndlhela told AFP the party was “looking at the merit of that objection but we will of course appeal it”. South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994. Why is Zuma being barred? The former president stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade. In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office. Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president. The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). The request to deregister MK, which is named after ANC’s former military wing, was rejected by South Africa’s electoral body, on Tuesday (Mar 26). Also Read | South Africa’s ANC suspends former president Jacob Zuma In January, the ANC suspended the former president from the party. However, the governing party is also not faring well in the polls ahead of the upcoming elections. The ANC is on the brink of dropping below 50 per cent of the vote for the first time since it came to power at the end of apartheid, reported AFP. Meanwhile, MK had previously threatened violence if Zuma was barred from contesting the elections. The former president’s brief imprisonment had sparked riots which claimed more than 350 lives, in the country’s worst violence since the advent of democracy. (With inputs from agencies)

South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in May election

South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma barred from contesting in polls

South Africa: Jacob Zuma barred from contesting in polls

Supporters of former South African President Jacob Zuma carried out a series of rallies and motorcades in the northern part of Durban. The rallies in support come just days after the ruling party the African National Congress suspended Zuma for extending his support to a new political party ahead of the 2024 national elections.

Jacob Zuma's MK party gains support in parts of South Africa

South Africa elections: Zuma vs Ramaphosa? Jacob Zuma's MK party gains support

Supporters of former South African President Jacob Zuma carried out a series of rallies and motorcades in the northern part of Durban. The rallies in support came just days after the ruling party the African National Congress for extending his support to a new political party ahead of the 2024 National Elections. Watch to know more!

South Africa: Zuma addresses MK party's rally in Durban, attended by thousands

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's supporters take to streets, carry out rallies in Durban

Durban: Jacob Zuma addresses rally in ANC's bastion

Jacob Zuma served as the President of democratic South Africa from 2009 to 2018. Zuma was forced from office under corruption allegations. South Africa's ruling ANC suspended former president Jacob Zuma from the party on Monday.

South Africa's ruling ANC suspends Jacob Zuma

South&nbsp;Africa's ruling African National Congress&nbsp;(ANC)&nbsp;suspended the country's former president Jacob Zuma from the party on Monday and vowed to launch a legal challenge against a rival group campaigning in his name.

Announcing the decision, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula declared: "Zuma, and others whose conduct is in conflict with our values and principles, will find themselves outside the African National Congress."

The decision, which was widely expected, will be seen as a further sign of disunity in the movement ahead of this year's general election, in which the long-dominant ANC is expected to lose ground.

Zuma was the fourth president of democratic&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;from 2009 to 2018 but was forced from office under the cloud of corruption allegations and he has become estranged from the party he once led.

In December, he declared that he would be campaigning for a new party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MK) or Spear of the Nation, named after the ANC's former armed wing during the anti-apartheid struggle.

Mbalula said that in addition to suspending Zuma, the ANC could complain to the electoral court to get the new party deregistered and mount a trademark challenge to recapture the name.

"The formation of MK party is not an accident," Mbalula declared after a meeting to the party's National Executive Committee, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

"It is a deliberate attempt to use the proud history of the armed struggle against the apartheid regime to lend credibility to what is a blatantly counter-revolutionary agenda."

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) suspended the country's former president Jacob Zuma from the party on Monday and vowed to launch a legal challenge against a rival group campaigning in his name.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) suspended the country's former president Jacob Zuma from the party on Monday and vowed to launch a legal challenge against a rival group campaigning in his name. Announcing the decision, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula declared: "Zuma, and others whose conduct is in conflict with our values and principles, will find themselves outside the African National Congress." The decision, which was widely expected, will be seen as a further sign of disunity in the movement ahead of this year's general election, in which the long-dominant ANC is expected to lose ground. Zuma was the fourth president of democratic South Africa from 2009 to 2018 but was forced from office under the cloud of corruption allegations and he has become estranged from the party he once led. In December, he declared that he would be campaigning for a new party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MK) or Spear of the Nation, named after the ANC's former armed wing during the anti-apartheid struggle. Mbalula said that in addition to suspending Zuma, the ANC could complain to the electoral court to get the new party deregistered and mount a trademark challenge to recapture the name. "The formation of MK party is not an accident," Mbalula declared after a meeting to the party's National Executive Committee, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa. "It is a deliberate attempt to use the proud history of the armed struggle against the apartheid regime to lend credibility to what is a blatantly counter-revolutionary agenda."

South Africa’s ANC suspends former president Jacob Zuma

A big blow to South Africa's ruling African National Congress party as the former South African president Jacob Zuma has now said that he won't be supporting the African National Congress in the elections that are slated next year.

South Africa former president withdraws support from ruling party

Former president Jacob Zuma has taken on incumbent president Cyril Ramaphosa head-on. Zuma has denounced the ruling African National Congress party he is now backing a newly formed political party called MK Party in South Africa's general election next year.

South Africa: Africa National Congress Party loses support of Jacob Zuma

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday only to be swiftly released, in a government move lashed by the opposition as a "monumental insult" to the public.

In the latest twist arising from a sentence for contempt of court, Zuma was ordered to report back to jail, arriving at 6:00 am (0400 GMT) at a detention facility in the eastern town of Estcourt, the prison service said.

There, he was "admitted into the system" -- only to be let go in just over an hour, under a "remission process" to ease overcrowding in prison, according to the national commissioner of correctional services, Makgothi Thobakgale.&nbsp;

"Upon admission into the system he was subjected to administrative processes... He was then released," Thobakgale told a press conference in Pretoria.

Zuma, 81, was sentenced to 15 months in June 2021 after refusing to testify before a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency.

He started serving his term in July 2021, sparking protests that descended into riots and looting that left more than 350 dead in the worst violence to hit South Africa since the advent of democracy.

But after just two months he was freed on medical parole for an undisclosed condition.

In November last year an appeals court found the release was illegally granted and ordered Zuma back to the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal province.

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.

<h2>Release</h2>

Thobakgale said the ex-president had been ordered to return to jail on Friday in compliance with the ruling.&nbsp;

But Zuma immediately benefited from a remission of non-violent offenders approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said.&nbsp;

Mzwanele Manyi, a spokesman for Zuma's foundation said the ex-president was "at home" and consulting with his legal team.

The decision was met with outrage by some opposition parties and scepticism from the press, with Thobakgale and Lamola facing a barrage of questions over the timing of the remission process, which began on Friday.&nbsp;

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Lamola said the "exercise of exploring special remission" started in April, and more than 24,000 inmates, about two-thirds of them currently under correctional supervision and parole, would be released under the process.&nbsp;

The move "will alleviate overcrowding" which "poses a direct threat to inmate health, security, and management, and it could lead to a surge in gangsterism," the minister said.

<h2>'Insult'</h2>

The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's leading opposition party, said it would seek legal action, &nbsp;adding Zuma's release was a "monumental insult to each and every South African."

"This decision has nothing to do (with) overcrowding, and everything to do with preventing Zuma from facing accountability for his actions," said Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA's shadow justice minister.&nbsp;

"The precedent has been clearly set. If you are a senior ANC member, you will never be held accountable for your crimes".

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Zuma is a senior member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), in power since the end of white-minority rule in 1994.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He served as president from 2009 to 2018 before being forced out over graft allegations.

But as one of the dwindling generation of ANC anti-apartheid fighters, he remains deeply popular with many grassroots members.

The party is in the doldrums as it seeks to continue its reign in government as elections loom next year.

Polls suggest the ANC could see its vote drop below 50 per cent, battered by discontent at corruption, power cuts and entrenched unemployment.

Besides his 2021 contempt-of-court conviction, Zuma is facing separate charges of corruption in an arms procurement scandal dating to the late 1990s, when he was vice president.

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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday only to be swiftly released, in a government move lashed by the opposition as a "monumental insult" to the public.

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday only to be swiftly released, in a government move lashed by the opposition as a "monumental insult" to the public. In the latest twist arising from a sentence for contempt of court, Zuma was ordered to report back to jail, arriving at 6:00 am (0400 GMT) at a detention facility in the eastern town of Estcourt, the prison service said. There, he was "admitted into the system" -- only to be let go in just over an hour, under a "remission process" to ease overcrowding in prison, according to the national commissioner of correctional services, Makgothi Thobakgale. "Upon admission into the system he was subjected to administrative processes... He was then released," Thobakgale told a press conference in Pretoria. Zuma, 81, was sentenced to 15 months in June 2021 after refusing to testify before a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency. He started serving his term in July 2021, sparking protests that descended into riots and looting that left more than 350 dead in the worst violence to hit South Africa since the advent of democracy. But after just two months he was freed on medical parole for an undisclosed condition. In November last year an appeals court found the release was illegally granted and ordered Zuma back to the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal province. 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. Release Thobakgale said the ex-president had been ordered to return to jail on Friday in compliance with the ruling. But Zuma immediately benefited from a remission of non-violent offenders approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said. Mzwanele Manyi, a spokesman for Zuma's foundation said the ex-president was "at home" and consulting with his legal team. The decision was met with outrage by some opposition parties and scepticism from the press, with Thobakgale and Lamola facing a barrage of questions over the timing of the remission process, which began on Friday. Also read: South African Foreign Minister Pandor lauds India`s important role in BRICS Lamola said the "exercise of exploring special remission" started in April, and more than 24,000 inmates, about two-thirds of them currently under correctional supervision and parole, would be released under the process. The move "will alleviate overcrowding" which "poses a direct threat to inmate health, security, and management, and it could lead to a surge in gangsterism," the minister said. 'Insult' The Democratic Alliance (DA), 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 (with) overcrowding, and everything to do with preventing Zuma from facing accountability for his actions," said Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA's shadow justice minister. "The precedent has been clearly set. If you are a senior ANC member, you will never be held accountable for your crimes". Watch: South Africa's Foreign Minister speaks to WION × Zuma is a senior member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), in power since the end of white-minority rule in 1994. He served as president from 2009 to 2018 before being forced out over graft allegations. But as one of the dwindling generation of ANC anti-apartheid fighters, he remains deeply popular with many grassroots members. The party is in the doldrums as it seeks to continue its reign in government as elections loom next year. Polls suggest the ANC could see its vote drop below 50 per cent, battered by discontent at corruption, power cuts and entrenched unemployment. Besides his 2021 contempt-of-court conviction, Zuma is facing separate charges of corruption in an arms procurement scandal dating to the late 1990s, when he was vice president. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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South Africa's request to extradite the fugitive Gupta brothers has been rejected by a United Arab Emirates court, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola informed on Friday.

South Africa's request to extradite the fugitive Gupta brothers has been rejected by a United Arab Emirates court, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola informed on Friday. The two brothers named Atul and Rajesh Gupta were arrested in the UAE last year and face charges of political corruption involving former South African president Jacob Zuma. Lamola in a statement noted that the South African government received diplomatic communication from the UAE side on Thursday, a little less than a month after extradition hearings had already concluded. "In the evening of the 6th of April 2023, we were provided with a note verbale from the UAE in which we learnt with shock and dismay that an extradition hearing had been concluded in the UAE courts on the 13th of February 2023 and our extradition request was unsuccessful," The UAE court noted it had the jurisdiction to prosecute the Guptas for money laundering offences that were carried out in the Arab country as well as South Africa. WATCH | Gupta Brothers nabbed in UAE | Duo wanted in $1.6mn fraud × "The reasons provided for denying our request are inexplicable and fly in the face of the assurances given by Emirati authorities that our requests meet their requirements," said Lamola He added that South Africa will 'promptly appeal' the decision and seek extradition as soon as possible. "That is the life we have been living with the authorities in the UAE. We still intend to engage our counterparts... to ensure that the decision of the court is promptly appealed." ALSO READ | How Gupta brothers from India landed South Africa's ruling party in its biggest crisis Zumas + Guptas = Zuptas The Gupta brothers have been accused of building a huge business empire in myriad fields such as media, mining and computer equipment - primarily due to the help of Zuma who also helped siphon off state assets from South Africa. In 1993, Atul founded Sahara Computers, the family's first business in South Africa. Based on JSE-listed holdings, Atul Gupta became the seventh-wealthiest person in South Africa in 2016, with an estimated net worth of R10.7 billion (US$773.47 million). However, over the years, the Zumas and the Guptas forged such close relations that a joint term was coined for them - the "Zuptas". Throughout Zuma's nine-year tenure, the Guptas plundered South Africa - the continent's most advanced economy. According to reports, Gupta's cauldron of corruption may have cost the South African exchequer as much as $3.2 billion. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UAE court dismisses South Africa's request to extradite corruption-accused Gupta brothers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks all set to retain his position as the leader of the country’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) despite major corruption charges. The veteran politician has been in the headlines for his involvement in a tax evasion plot but a motion for impeachment against him was completely dismissed after a parliamentary vote. The support is expected to continue from his party as the leadership vote will take place in Johannesburg on Saturday.&nbsp;

Ramaphosa came to power on the back of a strong anti-corruption message as he spoke openly against his predecessor Jacob Zuma and his alleged abuse of power. While the national sentiment did turn against him recently, the ANC has stood by him and has supported him through the period.&nbsp;

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Ramaphosa will be fighting the leadership vote against former health minister Zweli Mkhize – a politician who is also facing corruption charges over the misuse of COVID-19 funds. While he has been a supporter of Ramaphosa, he has recently created his own faction in a bid to win the top spot in the party.&nbsp;

A win for Ramaphosa in the leadership race will also make sure that if ANC wins the general elections in 2024, the 70-year-old Ramaphosa is guaranteed another turn as President of South Africa.&nbsp;

While the party continued to support Ramaphosa, there have been a number of protests outside his house regarding the corruption charges. However, Ramaphosa told a party fundraising dinner that the leadership vote will "determine where South Africa goes not only (for) the next five years but in the next decade and beyond that".&nbsp;

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks all set to retain his position as the leader of the country’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) despite major corruption charges.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks all set to retain his position as the leader of the country’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) despite major corruption charges. The veteran politician has been in the headlines for his involvement in a tax evasion plot but a motion for impeachment against him was completely dismissed after a parliamentary vote. The support is expected to continue from his party as the leadership vote will take place in Johannesburg on Saturday. Ramaphosa came to power on the back of a strong anti-corruption message as he spoke openly against his predecessor Jacob Zuma and his alleged abuse of power. While the national sentiment did turn against him recently, the ANC has stood by him and has supported him through the period. Also read | PM Modi holds phone conversation with Putin, reviews energy, defence ties Ramaphosa will be fighting the leadership vote against former health minister Zweli Mkhize – a politician who is also facing corruption charges over the misuse of COVID-19 funds. While he has been a supporter of Ramaphosa, he has recently created his own faction in a bid to win the top spot in the party. A win for Ramaphosa in the leadership race will also make sure that if ANC wins the general elections in 2024, the 70-year-old Ramaphosa is guaranteed another turn as President of South Africa. While the party continued to support Ramaphosa, there have been a number of protests outside his house regarding the corruption charges. However, Ramaphosa told a party fundraising dinner that the leadership vote will "determine where South Africa goes not only (for) the next five years but in the next decade and beyond that".

Cyril Ramaphosa expected to win re-election as ANC leader in South Africa

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the ex-president Jacob Zuma's medical release on parole was "unlawful" and he should return to prison to finish his sentence for contempt of court.

South African court rules ex-President Zuma’s medical parole was unlawful

Relief for South Africa’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma who released from prison after completing his 15-month sentence. Erik Njoka & Kalden Ongmu reports.

World of Africa: Ex-South Africa President Jacob Zuma's short-lived misery

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been set free following the expiry of his prison sentence for contempt of court. The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission.

Ex- South African President Jacob Zuma set free after prison term ends

Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars.&nbsp;

"Mr Zuma's 15 months sentence expired on Friday, 7 October 2002," the department said in a statement.

The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Center on July 8, 2021.&nbsp;

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Zuma was then released on medical parole in September 2021. But in December, the high court set aside the parole decision and ordered him to return to jail. The appeal decision is still pending.&nbsp;

"Zuma complied with his conditions for medical parole as set out during his placement. All administrative processes have now been concluded and the sentence expiry date marks the end of him serving his sentence under community corrections," the department said.

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Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars.

Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars. "Mr Zuma's 15 months sentence expired on Friday, 7 October 2002," the department said in a statement. The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Center on July 8, 2021. It's OFFICIAL. H.E President Zuma is now a FREE man. pic.twitter.com/YoTscILabR — JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) October 7, 2022 × Zuma was then released on medical parole in September 2021. But in December, the high court set aside the parole decision and ordered him to return to jail. The appeal decision is still pending. "Zuma complied with his conditions for medical parole as set out during his placement. All administrative processes have now been concluded and the sentence expiry date marks the end of him serving his sentence under community corrections," the department said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has launched a private prosecution against senior state prosecutor Billy Downer as well as a journalist. This is in connection to a media house publishing information related to Zuma’s medical condition last year.

WION Dispatch: Jacob Zuma sues state prosecutor leading corruption charges against him

Jacob Zuma, a former president of South Africa and one of those accused of corruption in a multi-million dollar arms deal that stretches back to 1999, has sued a journalist and the state prosecutor who is leading the case against him.

On Tuesday, Zuma launched a private prosecution against senior state prosecutor Billy Downer for leaking a medical report to a News24 journalist who then went on to publish it. The journalist Karyn Maughan has also been roped in&nbsp;the case.

As per a News24 report, the "charges relate to News24's publication of details of Zuma's medical condition, which were attached to court papers lodged at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg, last year."

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Zuma contends that senior advocate Downer leaked the report to Maughan and this is in violation of the National Prosecuting Act. His lawyers had earlier contented that Downer is biased and had sought to have him removed from Zuma's case.

As per an Anadolu Agency report, the former leader's attorneys are suing the journalist who broke the news, arguing that it is illegal to reveal Zuma's private medical information without first obtaining written consent from the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).

The medical documents as per News24 were "part of court documents that had already been filed, making it public record."&nbsp;

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News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson says that the development was "clearly an attempt by Mr Zuma to bully Maughan and News24 when he knows we did nothing wrong".

Anton Harber, the executive director of Campaign for Free Expression was quoted by the publication as saying that Zuma has a history of taking legal action "against media critics in an attempt to stifle scrutiny and criticism".

The medical report was published following the former president's release on medical parole last year after being detained and imprisoned for contempt of court.

Several accusations of corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, and racketeering have been brought against Zuma, 80, and the French arms company Thales in relation to the $2.5 billion weapons contract from the late 1990s. Both the accused have denied any wrongdoing.

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Jacob Zuma, a former president of South Africa and one of those accused of corruption in a multi-million dollar arms deal that stretches back to 1999, has sued a journalist and the state prosecutor who is leading the case against him. On Tuesday, Zuma launched a private prosecution against senior state prosecutor Billy Downer for leaking a medical report to a News24 journalist who then went on to publish it. The journalist Karyn Maughan has also been roped in the case. As per a News24 report, the "charges relate to News24's publication of details of Zuma's medical condition, which were attached to court papers lodged at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg, last year." Watch | World of Africa | South Africa: Crimes against women on the rise Zuma contends that senior advocate Downer leaked the report to Maughan and this is in violation of the National Prosecuting Act. His lawyers had earlier contented that Downer is biased and had sought to have him removed from Zuma's case. As per an Anadolu Agency report, the former leader's attorneys are suing the journalist who broke the news, arguing that it is illegal to reveal Zuma's private medical information without first obtaining written consent from the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). The medical documents as per News24 were "part of court documents that had already been filed, making it public record." Also read | 'Unlawful and highly irrational': Jacob Zuma slams Raymond Zondo and final state capture report News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson says that the development was "clearly an attempt by Mr Zuma to bully Maughan and News24 when he knows we did nothing wrong". Anton Harber, the executive director of Campaign for Free Expression was quoted by the publication as saying that Zuma has a history of taking legal action "against media critics in an attempt to stifle scrutiny and criticism". The medical report was published following the former president's release on medical parole last year after being detained and imprisoned for contempt of court. Several accusations of corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, and racketeering have been brought against Zuma, 80, and the French arms company Thales in relation to the $2.5 billion weapons contract from the late 1990s. Both the accused have denied any wrongdoing. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma sues state prosecutor leading corruption charges against him

Former President Jacob Zuma has slammed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the final state capture report, calling it "unlawful and highly irrational," full of gossip, innuendo and conjecture.

The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that Zuma has advised his legal team to take the state capture report on review and report Zondo to the Judicial Services Commission within the next week or two.

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The former President was meant to brief the media himself but after the advice from his legal team, he did not attend the briefing. His foundation spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi, read the statement on his behalf.

"To say Chief Justice Zondo is unworthy of being called a judge would be a serious understatement. Chief Justice Zondo fails the most basic of the tests even for the most junior judge. No self-respecting judge worthy of that title sits in a case where he/she is directly affected and demonstrably conflicted in order to settle personal scores," Manyi read.

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The state capture Commission report has found that Zuma permitted and enabled corruption and state capture with his friends, the Gupta brothers. It has recommended his actions to be investigated for criminal conduct.

Zuma testified for less than three days at the Zondo commission before refusing to return citing Zondos biasness. He went on to ignore the Constitutional Courts order to testify, and last June the court sentenced him to 15 months' imprisonment for contempt. He was however released on medical parole after spending two months in prison.

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Former President Jacob Zuma has slammed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the final state capture report, calling it "unlawful and highly irrational," full of gossip, innuendo and conjecture.

Former President Jacob Zuma has slammed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the final state capture report, calling it "unlawful and highly irrational," full of gossip, innuendo and conjecture. The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that Zuma has advised his legal team to take the state capture report on review and report Zondo to the Judicial Services Commission within the next week or two. Also read | Sievierodonetsk falls to Russia after one of Ukraine war's bloodiest fights The former President was meant to brief the media himself but after the advice from his legal team, he did not attend the briefing. His foundation spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi, read the statement on his behalf. "To say Chief Justice Zondo is unworthy of being called a judge would be a serious understatement. Chief Justice Zondo fails the most basic of the tests even for the most junior judge. No self-respecting judge worthy of that title sits in a case where he/she is directly affected and demonstrably conflicted in order to settle personal scores," Manyi read. Also read | Oslo shooting being treated as 'act of Islamist terrorism', says authorities The state capture Commission report has found that Zuma permitted and enabled corruption and state capture with his friends, the Gupta brothers. It has recommended his actions to be investigated for criminal conduct. Zuma testified for less than three days at the Zondo commission before refusing to return citing Zondos biasness. He went on to ignore the Constitutional Courts order to testify, and last June the court sentenced him to 15 months' imprisonment for contempt. He was however released on medical parole after spending two months in prison. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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