Pardon among proposals being considered for Zuma, says Ramaphosa
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is considering all proposals that have been made regarding the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.
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They include a suggestion by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala for the former president to be pardoned.
"Our provincial leadership and a number of people have been suggesting that we should look at a variety of measures of dealing with the difficult situation where the court has made a ruling.
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"President Jacob Zuma must be credited and applauded for having complied with what the court did rule."
Ramaphosa was speaking during a visit in Durban to assess the impact of the looting.
The riots were sparked by calls for the release of Zuma from prison.
He’s serving a 15-month sentence in Estcourt for contempt of court.
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