South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Summary
South Africa's foreign minister has proposed new rules requiring former leaders to share full details of any foreign trips. This follows criticism of former President Jacob Zuma’s recent visit to India, where he met a businessman linked to a major corruption scandal.Key Facts
- South Africa wants clearer rules and more openness about former leaders' foreign visits.
- The proposal came after Jacob Zuma visited India and met Ajay Gupta, involved in a large corruption case called "state capture."
- The Gupta family was accused of influencing Zuma’s government and left South Africa in 2018 amid investigations.
- Zuma was expelled from the ruling African National Congress party and now leads the opposition group MK.
- During Zuma’s India trip, a photo showed him with Ajay Gupta and South Africa's high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal.
- The high commissioner was recalled and denied any wrongdoing.
- The new rules would require former leaders to provide details before trips to assess any risks or support needed.
- Zuma’s past foreign visits also caused problems, such as when he supported Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, which South Africa opposes.
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