Africa Lead Story

Jacob Zuma Reports To Police, Begins Jail Term

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a jail sentence for contempt of court.

His Foundation said he had travelled to a prison near his home in KwaZulu-Natal province late on Wednesday.

Police had warned that they were prepared to arrest Mr Zuma, 79, if he failed to hand himself in.

Last week, he was given a 15-month jail term for contempt of court after he failed to attend a corruption inquiry.

The sentencing sparked an unprecedented legal drama in South Africa, with a deadline imposed of midnight on Wednesday (22:00 GMT) for Mr Zuma’s arrest.

The deadline was imposed after Mr Zuma refused to hand himself in on Sunday.

 
Source: BBC/GNA

Related Posts

US National Guard, Ghana Army hold crisis...
A five-day workshop on managing crisis and disaster information by...
Read more
Trump Win As Top Court Deals Blow...
Donald Trump
See also  US Secretary Of Commerce Departs Ghana
Shortly after the Supreme Court issued its decision...
Read more
Ghana Ranked 7th Most Charitable Country In...
Ghana has been ranked the seventh most charitable country in...
Read more

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *