South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party he once led, after campaigning for a rival party in the 29 May general election. The ANC’s disciplinary committee found Mr. Zuma guilty of “prejudicing the integrity” of the party by joining uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and has…
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Former South Africas president Jacob Zuma barred from running in election.
Former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission, or IEC, has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. His backing of the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has been seen…
South Africa’s court dismisses Zuma’s case against Ramaphosa
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, welcomed the decision by the High Court in Johannesburg to dismiss the private prosecution case instituted by former president Jacob Zuma. The judge declared the prosecution of President Ramaphosa invalid and unconstitutional. Former president, Jacob Zuma, turned to the court after blaming president Ramaphosafor failing to act when he told him about prosecutor Billy Downer’s alleged misconduct. Jacob Zuma is still fighting to have Downerremoved…
President Zuma seeks Public Donations for Legal Bills.
HICGI News Agency – Updated at 15:00 on Tuesday 24th Aug 2021 PRETORIA- South Africa’s ex-president wants “a helping hand” – and gives out his account number Jacob Zuma’s foundation on Tuesday appealed for public donations to assist him cover his legal costs. Zuma, who is currently facing a number of legal challenges, was in…
