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Jul 2021
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South Africa: Jacob Zuma on trial

THE TIMES
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One week ago, South Africa's Constitutional Court found former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt for defying its order to appear at an inquiry into his alleged corruption. Who is the man behind the turmoil and what does this conviction mean for South Africa?


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Guest: Jane Flanagan, Africa correspondent for The Times. 


Host: Manveen Rana.


Clips: BBC, SABC, Sky News.


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