South Africa electoral body bars ex-president Jacob Zuma from poll contest
Former South African president Jacob Zuma looks on during a press conference where he speaks about his political future in Orlando East, Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 16, 2023. PHOTO | REUTERS
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, the country's election management body, said Thursday that it has upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma's candidacy in the upcoming elections.
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya said at a media briefing that they have received 82 objections about candidates nominated by 21 political parties for the 2024 national and provincial elections.
