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Former South African President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. [Reuters, Phill Magakoe]
Still from the down South, former President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is facing arrest this weekend, following his conviction for contempt of court. The former president was sentenced to serve 15 months jail-time for failing to appear for questioning in proceedings relating to “State capture” inquiry.
The case relates to the claim that during his presidency, Zuma gave the Gupta brothers, who have had a firm grip on the nation’s business and political networks, a free hand to even pick the Cabinet for him.
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