Former President Zuma disqualified from running in South Africa's election
- Former South African President Jacob Zuma barred from standing in the upcoming national election.
- Zuma's disqualification is due to his previous criminal conviction and 15-month prison sentence.
- Constitutional Court ruling enforces Zuma's ineligibility to run for a parliamentary seat.
In South Africa, former President Jacob Zuma cannot run for Parliament because of a past criminal conviction. He was sentenced to prison in 2021 for not cooperating in a corruption inquiry. Zuma used to lead the ruling party but left due to corruption accusations. He returned to politics with a new party, criticizing the current president. Zuma's party is disappointed but remains determined. The decision to disqualify Zuma could lead to significant political changes in South Africa. Zuma's party may affect the ruling party's chances of winning the election. The current president stated that security forces are prepared in case of unrest. Zuma's disqualification led to violence in the past, showing his influence in some parts of the country. Zuma's party remains focused on the upcoming election despite the ruling. Members support Zuma, portraying him as a victim. The party aims to change the constitution and bring Zuma back to power. Zuma's lawyers argued that his sentence was canceled after being released early from prison. Many South Africans welcomed Zuma's removal from politics due to corruption allegations during his presidency. Zuma's party mainly has support in his home province and the economic center of the country. The court's decision prevents Zuma from holding any legislative position. An opinion poll suggests that Zuma's party has 8% support, while the ruling party has 40%. The ruling party's support has decreased compared to the previous election. South Africans will vote for the national parliament and provincial legislatures.