Jacob Zuma

South Africa prepares for election that could see ANC lose grip on power

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South Africa prepares for election that could see ANC lose grip on power

President of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa at a rally on May 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Chris Mcgrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images Some 30 years on from the peaceful transition from apartheid rule to democracy, South Africa could once again be on the … Read more

South Africa’s Ex-President Jacob Zuma Barred From May Election

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South Africa’s Ex-President Jacob Zuma Barred From May Election

Jacob Zuma cannot in theory seek re-election as he has already served two terms as president. Johannesburg: South Africa’s electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further stoking tensions in the run-up to the polls. The country is to hold general elections on May 29 in what … Read more