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S.Africa's top court rejects' ex-leader Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges. [Reuters]

South Africa's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by former president Jacob Zuma to overturn his 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court after he ignored instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry.

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