Zuma is not eligible to stand for election to the National Assembly until five years has passed since the completion of his sentence.
former president Jacob Zumaappeal that Zuma is not eligible to stand for election to the National Assembly until five years has passed since the completion of his contempt of court sentence.argued that a person convicted and sentenced by a court is disqualified from being a member of the National Assembly, which comes into effect immediately after sentencing.
“It remains disappointing and concerning that charges emanating from the Arms Deal have not been concluded and we await the start of that trial in 2025,” Singh said. “The contributions of the four amici curiae – Corruption Watch, the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, and the Black Lawyers Association – also emphasises the vital role that civil society continues to play in protecting the health of the democracy.”
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