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Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months - "I had my doubts that this day would ever come", says Karam Singh

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More than 10 years ago, many felt that former president Jacob Zuma should go to prison. Well, he might be going - or at least, that's the court's findings. Helping us unpack the legal side of this ruling is Karam Singh, Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch. Singh gives his thoughts on the ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jun 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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