Former President Zuma was convicted at the end of June for contempt of justice. He has to go to jail for 15 months for that. He had, among other things, refused to testify in an investigation into years of corruption during his presidency.
The 79-year-old Zuma denies all allegations, but turned himself in to a prison last Wednesday, just before the expiry of the sentence. the deadline.
self-enrichment
According to the South African police, not only Zuma supporters are responsible for the protests and vandalism. Also, “criminals and opportunistic individuals are trying to enrich themselves during this chaotic period,” a police spokesman told Reuters news agency.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm. “There are people who are hurt and angry,” he said, “but that should never justify such violent, disruptive and destructive actions.”
Today, the Constitutional Court is considering Zuma’s request to withdraw the sentence. Experts estimate the chances of the former president getting his way are slim.
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