The former leader of South Africa turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago. South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe. The vote is the seventh election South Africa has taken place since transitioning to democracy.

South Africa faces an unusual national election this year, its seventh vote since transitioning from white minority rule to a democracy 30 years ago. South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe. The vote is the seventh election South Africa has taken place since transitioning to democracy.

Pro-Russia X accounts used to promote Russian interests in South Africa are now being used to rally support for a new party backed by former President Jacob Zuma. CIR: Accounts are being used by pro-Russia accounts to promote new party backing Zuma's South African Party.