Published 28 days ago

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

"Former president Jacob Zuma is allowed to run for elections under the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, per the ruling by the Electoral Court."
"The Electoral Commission of South Africa's decision to bar Zuma from contesting a parliamentary seat was rejected by the court."
"Despite being sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court, Zuma is now eligible to participate in the upcoming election.

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BBC News

Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election

South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the electoral body.

28 days ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred

28 days ago·United States

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abc News

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election

South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls

28 days ago·United States

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News24

UPDATE | Jacob Zuma can contest elections, Electoral Court rules

Former president Jacob Zuma can contest the elections as an uMkhonto weSizwe Party candidate, the Electoral Court has ruled.

28 days ago·South Africa

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KVIA

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The decision paves the way for Zuma to run for president on behalf of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, a new political organization that he joined last year after denouncing the ruling …

28 days ago·Panama City, United States

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Shropshire Star

South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election

South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former president Jacob Zuma can run for office in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls.

28 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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