Johannesburg, South Africa CNN —South Africa’s apex court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run for parliament in next week’s critical general election.
He was found guilty of contempt of court by the same constitutional court for his refusal to testify to an anti-corruption commission.
It is that sentence that barred him from running, the court ruled on Monday.
A contempt of court sentence is an extremely important sentence, and it is a sentence that cannot be treated lightly.
While the court ruled that Zuma is not eligible to run for MP, his party will still contest the election and his face will remain on the ballot.
Persons:
Jacob Zuma, Zuma, “, ”, Leona Theron, Neeshan Balton, Ahmed, Nelson Mandela
Organizations:
South Africa CNN, National Congress, ANC, WeSizwe Party, CNN
Locations:
Johannesburg, South Africa, KwaZulu, Natal