South Africas ex-president Jacob Zuma expelled from ruling ANC for leading rival party

Summary

• ANC expelled former president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party in elections
• Zuma’s conduct was deemed “irreconcilable” with the ANC constitution
• The newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) cut into ANC’s share of votes in May elections
• Zuma still holds political clout and has 21 days to appeal the decision