US EditionSouth Africa’s ex-president Zuma sent to jail, immediately released
- Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from prison after being granted "special remission" by the Department of Correctional Services. Zuma was serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court.
- The "special remission" process, approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, aims to address overcrowding in prisons and will release a total of 9,488 low-risk offenders.
- The decision to release Zuma has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the timing of the "special remission" and suggesting it was engineered to benefit Zuma specifically. The matter may be challenged in court.
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South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma released from prison on remission
Cape Town [South Africa], August 12 (ANI): South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has been released from prison under a remission process to address overcrowding in the jail CNN reported. His release came just an hour after he was returned to prison on Friday to comply with a ruling that his release on ill health […]
South African president approves remission and release of former president from prison
Former South African president Jacob Zuma was reportedly released from prison on Friday after incumbent South African president Cyril Ramaphosa approved a remission of non-violent offenders. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months prison in July 2021 for refusing to testify before a panel that investigated financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency. He was later freed on medical parole after two months, which was approved by the Department o…
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