South Africa's constitutional court ruled on Monday (May 20) that former president Jacob Zuma is ineligible to be elected a member of the National Assembly in next week's general election.

South Africa's top court declares former President Zuma ineligible for election

Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, the former President of South Africa, has faced numerous legal issues before, during, and after his presidency, including rape charges, embezzlements, corruption, and fraud, to name a few.

How Gupta brothers from India landed South Africa's ruling party in its biggest crisis

The South African government announced on Monday that Rajesh and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family had been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The Gupta brothers, friends of former President Jacob Zuma, are accused in South Africa of profiting financially and influencing top appointments through their ties with Zuma.

Watch: Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai on corruption charges, confirms South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday the government may expand the deployment of the military amid violence in the country. Over 70 people have been killed in the violence which was triggered by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma last week.

South African government may expand troop deployment amid violence

The Constitutional Court has agreed to hear former President Jacob Zuma's rescission application which means Zuma will no longer be going to prison on Sunday. The apex court has agreed that the matter will be heard on July 12.

Court in South Africa to hear Zuma's challenge to jail term

In the next two days, South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been ordered to hand himself to the police to start his 15 months jail time. However, in a last-ditch effort to stay out of jail, Zuma has made an urgent application to the Constitutional Court to rescind and reconsider its decision to send him to prison.

South Africa: Jacob Zuma files urgent application in Constitutional Court

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma's foundation has said that the majority ruling by South Africa's top court, sentencing Jacob Zuma to 15 months in jail, was an "emotional and angry" unconstitutional decision.

Jacob Zuma's foundation condemns 'emotional, angry' South African court for his jail sentence

South Africa's former leader Jacob Zuma pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering charges relating to a $2 billion arms deal when he was deputy president.

South Africa's former president Zuma pleads not guilty to corruption charges

In a bid to win back power in the upcoming October elections, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is cracking down on corruption in his own party and in the process, he is also tightening his grip over the ANC.

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa targets corruption within own party

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will take the hot seat at the State Capture Commission for two days starting Wednesday. Ramaphosa will be testifying as the president of the governing party, African National Congress (ANC), and on his role as the country’s deputy president during Jacob Zuma’s presidency.

South African President Ramaphosa expected to face tough questions in first Zondo inquiry appearance

South African former President Jacob Zuma will stand trial on corruption charges relating to a $2.5 billion arms deal after court denied him a permanent stay of prosecution on Friday.

Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma to face corruption trial after court denies stay of prosecution

South Africa is also looking at Zuma's contacts in China and Dubai

South Africa widens Zuma corruption probe to India