The Effect Of Zuma’s Imprisonment On South Africa’s Institutions And Rule Of Law – Analysis

By Siviwe Rikhotso*

(FPRI) — In mid-July, violent riots and looting engulfed Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal following the sentencing and imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma. On June 29, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down judgment on Zuma’s contempt of court case, sentencing him to...