Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Summary
Former South African President Jacob Zuma met Ajay Gupta, a businessman linked to a major corruption scandal, prompting government criticism. South African officials plan to investigate the meeting, which Zuma attended with the country's high commissioner to India.Key Facts
- Jacob Zuma met Ajay Gupta in an Indian temple, as shown in a recent photograph.
- The Gupta brothers have been accused of benefiting from their ties to Zuma and influencing South African government policies.
- Zuma was forced to resign in 2018 amid corruption allegations but denies wrongdoing.
- Zuma now leads a political party called uMkhonto weSizwe (MK).
- Zuma said he wants to run again in South Africa’s next election.
- A South African cabinet minister called Zuma’s actions disrespectful to citizens hurt by Gupta-related scandals.
- The high commissioner to India attended the meeting with Zuma and Gupta.
- South Africa’s government will investigate the meeting, with concerns Zuma is acting independently in foreign affairs.
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