Former president Jacob Zuma. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the upcoming elections.
IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party had been informed that Zuma could not contest for a seat in Parliament.
He was among eight candidates who had been objected against.
“In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld,” Moepya said.
The MK Party has previously threatened violence, if Zuma was barred from contesting the elections.
More to follow.
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