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Just in: Constitutional Court Blocks Zuma Candidacy in Election

South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can’t run as a candidate for parliament in this month’s elections.

The decision by the nation’s top court raises the risk that supporters of Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party will foment unrest in the run-up to the May 29 vote or contest the outcome. Party leaders have vowed to destabilize the ballot if Zuma is barred from competing.

South Africa’s constitution bars anyone sentenced to more than 12 months in jail from being a member of parliament.