摘要
SOUTH African politics is in turmoil after the country＇s Constitutional Court - the highest court in the land - ruled that President Jacob Zuma had violated the constitution. The March ruling said Zuma should carry out the remedial actions outlined by the Public Protector, the anti-corruption watchdog, and repay taxpayers＇ money used for non-security upgrades at his $16-million Nkandla private homestead. The ruling has prompted an unprecedented public backlash with calls from opposition members, civil society, church leaders and even members of Zuma＇s own ruling African National Congress （ANC） for him to resign. Zuma has welcomed the court ruling and apologized to th nation, making it clear he won＇t resign.
SOUTH African politics is in turmoil after the country＇s Constitutional Court - the highest court in the land - ruled that President Jacob Zuma had violated the constitution. The March ruling said Zuma should carry out the remedial actions outlined by the Public Protector, the anti-corruption watchdog, and repay taxpayers＇ money used for non-security upgrades at his $16-million Nkandla private homestead. The ruling has prompted an unprecedented public backlash with calls from opposition members, civil society, church leaders and even members of Zuma＇s own ruling African National Congress （ANC） for him to resign. Zuma has welcomed the court ruling and apologized to th nation, making it clear he won＇t resign.
