Former South African president refuses jail sentence

South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, is refusing to serve a prison sentence handed down by the country’s highest court. Zuma is on trial for alleged corruption. The World’s Marco Werman spoke with South African author, activist and researcher Paul Holden to break down the developments.

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