South Africa's top court on May 20, 2024 barred former president ________ from running in general elections scheduled on May 29, 2024.
Correct answer: C. Jacob Zuma
- A. Thabo Mbeki
- B. Cyril Ramaphosa
- C. Jacob Zuma
- D. Kgalema Motlanthe
Explanation
South Africa's Constitutional Court barred former president Jacob Zuma from contesting the 2024 election because his previous prison sentence disqualified him under the Constitution. Thabo Mbeki and the other listed presidents were not the subject of this ruling.
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