The former president’s MK gained at the expense of the ANC which is set to lose its majority for the first time.

The former president’s MK gained at the expense of the ANC which is set to lose its majority for the first time.
Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.
Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.
Ex-president could be disqualified from running in the most competitive polls in post-apartheid history on May 29.
Zuma’s MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. But is he still as influential outside the ruling party?
Despite the ANC facing possible voter decline this election, analysts say the opposition is splintered and disorganised.
Zuma has survived a series of political setbacks and legal challenges. Now he’s challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Backed by the controversial ex-president, uMkhonto weSizwe is challenging the ruling ANC in Zuma’s home province.
The military was deployed to four South African provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal where former President Zuma is from.
South Africa’s president wants a second term and is seen as the party’s strongest candidate despite a farm scandal.
Zuma was sentenced to 15 months for ignoring a court order to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his tenure.
The officials are facing charges of fraud and breaching public finance regulations linked to a 2015 procurement scandal.
Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.
Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.