The ruling came after the former president failed to appear to face charges in a corruption case that he has sought to avoid for months, most recently by asserting that he is ill.
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Jacob Zuma Says Corruption Allegations Were a Conspiracy to Oust Him
The former president of South Africa is accused of taking part in systematic looting of state resources by wealthy allies and African National Congress leaders.
Duduzane Zuma, Son of South Africa’s Ex-President, Is Acquitted in Homicide Case
The son of Jacob Zuma faced charges for his role in a deadly 2014 collision in which his Porsche 911 crashed into a minibus in Johannesburg.
South African Wine Farmer in Land Dispute Is Shot Dead
It was too soon to say whether the killing of Stefan Smit, a prominent white farmer, was a random criminal act or was related to bitter arguments about land ownership.
South Africa’s President Reappoints Deputy Accused of Graft
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa reappointed David Mabuza, a power broker long accused of corruption, as his deputy president.
South Africa’s Deputy President, Accused of Corruption, Faces Uncertain Future
David Mabuza postponed his swearing-in to the National Assembly to address allegations of graft, leaving it unclear whether he could continue in his post.
South Africa’s Elections: A Weakened A.N.C. Clings to Victory
The African National Congress was poised to keep control of the government, but widespread voter dissatisfaction looks to have led to its poorest electoral showing ever.
A.N.C. Leads in South Africa Election, as Voters Give Party ‘One Last Chance’
The African National Congress was expected to win votes it needed to stay in power, but to fall short of the 60 percent threshold it has met since coming to power in 1994.
The Day Apartheid Died: Photos of South Africa’s First Free Vote
Wednesday’s vote caps a quarter-century of transformation that began when a white-minority regime realized its time was past.
‘Trust in Cyril Ramaphosa’? South Africa Election Tests A.N.C. Leader’s Strength
Many question whether the president can outflank party rivals and root out the corruption that has come to define the party of Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress.