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Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa, has been disqualified from running in the country’s upcoming general election in May. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) did not explain his disqualification. Still, observers speculate that his conviction and subsequent jailing for contempt of court in 2021 may have played a role.

To gain more insight into the current political situation in South Africa, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Dr. Maropeng Mpya, an advocate and political and social commentator based in Johannesburg.