South Africa: Why Jacob Zuma won’t let go of the Guptas

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Jacob Zuma’s continued association with the Gupta family, central figures in the state capture corruption scandal, has revived South African political controversies. His recent reunion with Ajay Gupta in India underscores ongoing political challenges related to past corruption.

Nearly a decade after the exposure of state capture ended his presidency, Jacob Zuma’s reunion in India with Ajay Gupta of the Gupta family at the heart of the corruption scandal has dragged South Africa back to its darkest political chapter.