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According to local media reports, former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed. Police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening.
According to local media reports, former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed. Police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening.
A member of his party, Mkhonto we Sizwe (MK), claimed it was a deliberate attempt. Zuma, suspended by the African National Congress (ANC), is campaigning for MK for the election scheduled for May this year.
The crash occurred in his home province, KwaZulu-Natal, at 18:40 local time. A 51-year-old man was arrested for drunk and reckless driving. Zuma, 81, served as president from 2009 to 2018 amidst corruption allegations. He’s entitled to an official protection team.
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Zuma is barred from contesting the upcoming election due to a previous jail sentence. Opinion polls hint ANC’s vote might dip below 50% for the first time in 30 years. MK’s influence, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, could impact ANC’s support.
