IEC bars Zuma from contesting upcoming elections

had been formally notified of the decision, effectively disqualifying the former president from contesting a parliamentary seat for the 29 May polls.Zuma, currently on medical parole and facing numerous corruption allegations, held the top spot on the MKP's candidate list for parliament. However, the 81-year-old's candidacy was among those challenged, with a total of eight candidates facing objections.

The objection stemmed from Zuma's criminal record, rendering him ineligible for election to the National Assembly. According to the IEC, a candidate could face disqualification if they had been sentenced to more than 12 months in prison without the option of a fine.Zuma was sentenced to a 15-month prison term in 2021 after being found guilty of contempt of the Constitutional Court for refusing to appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry.

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