ConCourt to rule on Zuma’s eligibility to contest elections

JOHANNESBURG - The Constitutional Court will hand down its ruling on Jacob Zuma's eligibility for Parliament.

The former President is running on the MK Party’s ticket.

The IEC approached the apex court to seek clarity on Zuma’s eligibility to stand in the upcoming elections.

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It followed an Electoral Court ruling that gave Zuma the green light to run despite his 15-month prison sentence. 

The IEC disqualified Zuma on the basis that the Constitution prohibits anyone given a prison sentence of 12 months or longer from holding a parliamentary seat.

Zuma argues the ultimate sentence against him is effectively three months due to a remission.