IEC: Why did Electoral Court allow Zuma’s parliamentary candidacy?

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The IEC previously upheld an objection to Zuma being included on the list because of his conviction and sentence for contempt of court

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The electoral court on Tuesday set aside the decision by IEC bar Zuma from running for parliament, in a decisive turn of events that paves the way for the former president to contest a seat in the National Assembly.

 

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