Jacob Zuma Cleared to Run in South Africa’s Election:
Former South African President Jacob Zuma can now participate in the upcoming general election after a ban on his candidacy was overturned by an electoral court.
The decision allows Zuma, who faced a previous conviction, to represent the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, potentially impacting the election’s outcome.
Zuma’s involvement adds a wildcard element to the political landscape, as he seeks to position himself as a continuation of the ANC’s revolutionary legacy.
This ruling not only affects Zuma’s political ambitions but also has implications for the ANC’s electoral prospects, amid predictions of a potential decline in its vote share after decades in power.
Credit : BBC
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