Jacob Zuma trial carries added risk for ANC

Prosecution of former president could further divide ruling party and harm its election prospects

Jacob Zuma faces 16 counts of corruption
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The prosecution of former South African president Jacob Zuma for corruption has been hailed as a victory for his succesor, Cyril Ramaphosa. “Yet it also carries risks for his ruling African National Congress,” says Bloomberg.

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