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Ex-president Zuma wins bid to run in South Africa's general election

In tonight's edition: South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma wins a court bid to run in May's general election, as judges overturn an earlier decision to ban him over a contempt of court conviction. Also, three Tanzanian troops are killed in mortar attacks in DR Congo as Kinshasa struggles to…

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South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma wins court bid to run in general election

A South African court on Tuesday allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities barring him over a previous conviction.

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South Africa’s Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election

South Africa’s electoral court overturns earlier decision that had barred the ex-president from contesting the polls.

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S.Africa's Ex-president Zuma Wins Court Bid To Run In May Election

A South African court on Tuesday allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities barring him over a previous conviction.

International Business Times

Can Jacob Zuma and his MK party unseat the ANC in South Africa’s election?

Backed by the controversial ex-president, uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma’s home province.

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Former S.Africa Leader Zuma Survives Car Crash, Party Accuses ANC

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma survived a car accident overnight when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, but his newly created opposition group accused the ruling ANC party of being involved in the incident.

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South Africa’s ex-president Zuma escapes unharmed from car crash

Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma’s armoured state vehicle.

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S.African Ex-president Zuma Escapes Unharmed From Car Crash: Police

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma survived a car accident overnight after a vehicle transporting him was hit by a drunk driver, police said on Friday.

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Former South African president Zuma barred from May election

South Africa's electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further stoking tensions in the run-up to the polls.

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Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?

Zuma’s party says it will appeal the decision, which could affect its rising challenge to the ruling ANC.

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South Africa: Electoral officials bar ex-president Zuma from May vote

In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma is barred from the May 29 election because of his past convictions. We take a closer look at the implications.

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South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections

The general elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy.

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S.Africa's Ex-president Zuma Barred From May Election

South Africa's electoral officials said on Thursday they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further increasing tensions in the run-up to the polls.

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ANC Takes Rival Party To Court Ahead Of Election

ANC takes legal action against Zuma-led party ahead of pivotal South African election.

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Inkatha Launches South Africa Vote Campaign In Zulu Heartland

South Africa's opposition Inkatha Freedom Party gathered a huge crowd of supporters for the spectacular launch of its general election campaign on Sunday, filling a stadium in the heartland of its Zulu base.

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‘Jolt to reality’: Gaza war shakes up South Africa’s election campaign

Ahead of South Africa’s elections, parties’ take on the Gaza war is proving to be a deciding factor for many voters.

International Business Times

South Africa's ANC Kicks Off Election Season As Zuma Lurks

South Africa's ruling ANC kickstarts its election campaign Saturday for polls on May 29, facing its worst result ever amid high unemployment, a sluggish economy and a challenge from its former leader.

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South Africa Sets Stage For May 29 General Election

Three decades after the advent of democracy, South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 for general elections and perhaps the first serious challenge to ANC rule.

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South Africa to hold general election on May 29

Ruling ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority in seventh election since the end of the apartheid system.

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S.African Opposition Leader Vows To Evict Ruling ANC

South Africa's main opposition leader on Friday denounced the idea of a coalition with the ruling African National Congress (ANC), the party poised to lose its outright majority this year in an historic election battle.

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South Africa's ANC Faces Challenges in Addressing Unemployment and Corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa defends the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of elections, addressing issues such as unemployment, electricity crisis, and c...

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S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state

In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel’s war on Gaza.

International Business Times

S. Africa's Ramaphosa Under Pressure In State Of The Nation Speech

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday give his most important state of the nation address in an election year when his ruling party risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time.

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Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?

It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa.

International Business Times

South Africa Poll Battle Heats Up As ANC Suspends Zuma

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma was suspended from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year's general elections.

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