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South Africa’s Top Court Rules Zuma Ineligible for Parliament

By SG Editor·
Senior human rights researcher speaking at rally in Rwanda.

Large crowd listening to human rights advocate in Rwanda.

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is ineligible to run for a parliamentary seat. The court’s decision is based on Zuma’s previous criminal convictions, which disqualify him from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant moment in South Africa’s efforts to uphold the rule of law and combat corruption. Zuma, who served as president from 2009 to 2018, has been a controversial figure due to multiple legal battles and allegations of corruption.

SOURCE: CNBC AFRICA