South Africa's electoral body takes Zuma's case to top court

Former President Jacob Zuma addresses followers during a church service on the Canaan Holy Mountain in Ndwedwe near Durban, South Africa on January 13, 2024. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The vote is expected to be the most competitive since the 1994 advent of democracy in South Africa, and Zuma's presence in the campaign could prove a key factor.