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ZA·South Africa·2021-06-29

Jacob Zuma jailed for contempt, triggers SA riots

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South Africa's Constitutional Court sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison in June 2021 for contempt after he refused to testify at the Zondo Commission probing state capture. His handover triggered the deadliest civil unrest since apartheid.

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court filing·SA Constitutional Court

SA ConCourt — Zuma contempt judgment

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President of South Africa 2009–2018