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South Africa’s electoral umpire bars ex-President Zuma from May election

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma has been barred from the May 29 election because of his past convictions. "In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld," commission president Mosotho Moepya told reporters, without giving details. "The party that has nominated him has been informed" as have those objecting to the move, he added. The decision can be appealed...