Zuma questions constitutional laws barring him from serving another presidential term
The former president is challenging the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to his candidacy disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in upcoming general elections.
Former President Jacob Zuma addresses members of the media under the banner of the uMkhontho weSizwe (MK) party on 16 December 2023. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Former president Jacob Zuma has questioned constitutional laws that bar him from serving another term as president.
Zuma who is the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's presidential candidate addressed his supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court where his IE Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) battle is playing out.
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The former president is challenging the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to his candidacy disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in upcoming general elections.
He addressed his inability to stand for The Presidency as per the Constitution.
"What if the majority says this is who we want? Who can say no because in South Africa we are a democracy and the majority rules?"
He says he did not complete two terms in office.
"If I am elected into power nobody will stop me."