Jacob Zuma

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Jacob Zuma Cleared to Run in South African Elections: A Political Comeback

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Former President Jacob Zuma wins court battle to contest upcoming election after appeal success. Exciting news for Zuma supporters!

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, has been granted permission to run in the upcoming 2024 general election after a successful appeal in the Electoral Court. Zuma, who had previously been disqualified by the Electoral Commission, can now compete for a seat in parliament. The ruling marks a significant turn of events in Zuma's political career, paving the way for his potential return to a position of power.

The decision by the Electoral Court to allow Zuma to participate in the elections comes after a series of legal battles and appeals by the MK party, with Zuma ultimately emerging victorious. As Zuma tops the candidate list for parliament, his supporters celebrate the news of his eligibility to run in the upcoming election.

With the court battle now behind him, Jacob Zuma is set to embark on a new chapter in his political journey, gearing up for the 2024 general election. The outcome of this ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications on the political landscape of South Africa, stirring up anticipation and debate among the public.

As Zuma prepares to make his political comeback, all eyes are on the upcoming election to see how his candidacy will influence the political dynamics in South Africa. With his cleared path to contest, the stage is set for a dramatic and intriguing electoral race in the country.

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Jacob Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules (Citizen Digital)

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Jacob Zuma tops MK list for parliament (Financial Mail)

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election (Citinewsroom)

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South Africa: Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election (GBC Ghana Online)

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South Africa: Who's who in Jacob Zuma's new MK Party (The Africa Report)

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Pieter du Toit | The perils of Jacob Zuma unshackled (News24)

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Jacob Zuma free to run in South Africa polls, court rules (ZAWYA)

Zuma defected from South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), last year and joined uMkhonto we Sizwe.

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