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South Africa marks Freedom Day ahead of tense election

South Africa on Saturday marks Freedom Day – 30 years since the first multiracial elections and the emergence of democracy after 46 years of apartheid. However the country faces a myriad of economic challenges which will be at the heart of elections next month.

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‘Free at last’: When South Africa voted in democracy, kicked out apartheid

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reflects on April 27, 1994 and the lessons from the transition from apartheid to democracy.

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Jacob Zuma’s nine lives: How South Africa’s ex-president keeps coming back

Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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South Africa's ANC struggles with corruption scandals ahead of key elections

As South Africa heads toward general elections set for 29 May, the country's dominant political party, the African National Congress (ANC), finds itself dogged by allegations of deep-rooted corruption.

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South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy

Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.

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S.Africa's Electoral Body Takes Zuma Case To Constitutional Court

South Africa's electoral commission said Friday that it had appealed to the country's highest court to rule on whether ex-president Jacob Zuma can stand in a general election in May.

International Business Times

South Africa's Zuma wins court bid to run in May election

A court in South Africa has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma can stand in next month's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities to bar him over a criminal conviction.

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Former President Jacob Zuma Cleared To Run For Office

Former President Jacob Zuma cleared to run for office in South Africa's upcoming election despite previous disqualification. Electoral Court ruling allows ...

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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.

International Business Times

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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