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S.A President says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma's candidacy. The court ruled that Zuma qualifies to be appointed to the National Assembly despite his 15-month prison term for contempt of court. The Electoral Commission is appealing this ruling, arguing that Zuma’s prison sentence disqualifies him from serving as a member of Parliament. Speaking after delivering his Siyanqoba ANC rally message in the […]

todayApril 29, 2024 26

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South Africans tasted the fruits of freedom and then corruption snatched them away – podcast

    By Gemma Ware, The Conversation and Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation   Five years after his momentous election as South African president, Nelson Mandela stepped down after one term in office in 1999. Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of the post-apartheid transition. Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, a period of relatively high economic growth which enabled South Africans to begin to […]

todayApril 22, 2024 41

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Legal Battle between former and current South African Presidents Hits High Court Today

Former South African President Jacob Zuma's pursuit of private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa unfolds at the High Court in Johannesburg today. Zuma accuses Ramaphosa of complicity in another private prosecution involving state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. The Jacob Zuma Foundation anticipates Zuma's personal attendance to provide updates on appeals related to the summons served on Ramaphosa in December 2022. Notably, the High Court overturned Zuma's prior […]

todayApril 11, 2024 19

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uMkhonto weSizwe Party Applauds S.A Electoral Court’s Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party in South Africa has celebrated the decision of the South African Electoral Court to overturn the Electoral Commission's ruling, which disqualified former president Jacob Zuma from contesting a parliamentary seat. The Electoral Commission cited Section 47, stating Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court as grounds for disqualification. Nhlamulo Ndhlela, spokesperson for the MK party, hailed the court's decision as a significant victory for the […]

todayApril 10, 2024 9

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SA High Court to Deliver Electronic Ruling on Jacob Zuma’s Election Eligibility

Today, the High Court in Johannesburg will electronically issue a ruling regarding former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to run in the elections as the uMkhonto we Sizwe party candidate. The party is contesting the Electoral Commission's decision disqualifying Zuma based on his criminal record. Zuma contends that his presidency termination was premature and asserts having unfinished matters. Judge Lebogang Modiba indicates that the court might delay providing reasons to adhere […]

todayApril 9, 2024 15

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uMkhonto weSizwe Party Appeals SA IEC Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has lodged an appeal with the South African Electoral Court challenging the decision made by the Independent Electoral Commission to remove former president Jacob Zuma from its list of candidates. Following the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to Zuma's candidature last week, effectively disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in the upcoming general elections, the MK party has accused the IEC of not adhering […]

todayApril 3, 2024 15

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Deadline Looms for Appeals as SA Electoral Court Faces Challenges Ahead of May 29 Elections

Today marks the deadline for political parties or candidates, including former president Jacob Zuma, who are discontented with objections raised for the May 29 elections, to appeal to the Electoral Court. The Independent Electoral Commission received a total of 82 objections against candidates nominated by 21 political parties. Among these objections, 31 implicated eight candidates, alleging their disqualification due to criminal records or convictions. Notably, the IEC has upheld an […]

todayApril 2, 2024 18

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ANC loses case against the MK Party in SA Electoral Court

The South African Electoral Court has dismissed the African National Congress's attempt to prevent a new party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, from participating in the upcoming general election. The ANC had argued that uMKhonto weSizwe had not met the criteria for official registration. According to the SABC, the country’s electoral court on Tuesday morning rejected that challenge. The ANC, according to the BBC, has said it accepts the […]

todayMarch 26, 2024 9

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