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Jacob Zuma Criticizes Court And ANC Ahead Of Election

File — Former South African President Jacob Zuma, centre, arrives at Orlando stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, for the launch of his newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party's manifesto S

In a recent video message, former South African President Jacob Zuma criticized the country's highest court and his former allies in the ruling African National Congress over his disqualification from the upcoming election. Zuma expressed his intention to fight for his rights in a disciplined manner.

Zuma, who was barred from standing as a candidate for the parliamentary election due to a previous prison sentence, emphasized that he would continue to campaign against the ANC with his new political party. The Constitutional Court disqualified Zuma based on a constitutional provision that restricts individuals with certain criminal records from running for office.

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