Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
Time:2024-05-21 13:45:12 Source:worldViews(143)
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma was barred Monday from running for Parliament in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics.
The decision by the country’s highest court, the Constitutional Court, may still be appealed. It ruled that Zuma is only eligible to serve as a lawmaker five years after his 2021 sentence for contempt of court was completed.
Zuma is now the leader of a new party, uMkhonto weSizwe Party, and is campaigning against the long-ruling African National Congress he once led.
Analysts say the ANC, which has comfortably held power since Nelson Mandela became the country’s first Black president in 1994, might receive less than 50% of votes in next Wednesday’s election and lose its parliamentary majority.
That would be the ANC’s worst electoral performance since it came into power in South Africa at the end of apartheid.
Previous:Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
Next:'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
You may also like
- Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
- Going against laws of free trade market is like building a dam of sieves: Chinese FM spokesperson
- Global Development Initiative a Beacon of Hope in Turbulent World
- Colorful ice sculptures created a fantastical realm in Sun Island Snow and Ice Art Museum
- Tom Brady and Jay
- Qingdao witnessed a lively New Year Temple Fair at Qingdao Light
- Emperor Qinshihuang museum launches online ticket platform for overseas tourists
- Chinese sightseers flock to Tianshui as spicy hot pot goes viral
- 'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes