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Zuma's Battle with IEC: A Modern Apartheid Drama Unfolds

The legal showdown between Zuma's camp and the IEC heats up as power struggles intensify. Will the former president make his way back into politics? #ZumaVsIEC #SouthAfricaPolitics

The legal battle between Jacob Zuma and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has taken a contentious turn reminiscent of apartheid-era conflicts. Zuma's lawyer, Mpofu, argues that the IEC's actions echo past injustices, claiming they have overstepped in determining Zuma's parliamentary membership. Meanwhile, the MK Party, led by Zuma, challenges the decision to remove him from the parliamentary list, sparking a clash over the IEC's jurisdiction and powers. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi defends the IEC's stance, emphasizing its authority under the Electoral Act to uphold objections, affirming that lawbreakers should not be lawmakers. The debate rages on in the Electoral Court, with arguments flying between Zuma's allies and IEC representatives as the fate of his political career hangs in the balance.\n\nAt the heart of the conflict lies Zuma's accusation that the IEC aims to disenfranchise millions by disqualifying him from the upcoming general elections. Additionally, President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial decision to grant Zuma remission of his jail sentence for contempt of court further fuels the legal fire. The tension peaks as the Electoral Court prepares to deliver its verdict on the MK Party's bid to challenge the IEC's exclusion decision, shaping the future of Zuma's involvement in South African politics.