Zuma's ballot victory at Electoral Court just first act if IEC appeals

The Electoral Court has allowed former president Jacob Zuma's name to appear on the 2024 ballot pending an appeal.

After the Electoral Commission of South Africa disqualified former president Jacob Zuma from being on the ballot sheet for next month's election due to his 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court conviction, Zuma challenged this decision and won in the Electoral Court on Tuesday. The court dismissed the IEC's decision, meaning Zuma can contest a seat in Parliament, but granted the IEC leave to appeal.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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