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Top court says Zuma failed to respect constitution

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma (L) leaves after a summit on health and sanitary security in Lyon, France, March 23, 2016.
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma (L) leaves after a summit on health and sanitary security in Lyon, France, March 23, 2016.
<strong>South African </strong>President <strong>Jacob Zuma</strong> failed to "uphold, defend and respect" the constitution when he ignored the instructions of an anti-graft watchdog to repay some of the $16 million spent on his private home, the country's top court ruled on Thursday.
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The ruling by the Constitutional Court is the latest twist in a six-year saga that has damaged Zuma politically.

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It is also a vindication for Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, a constitutionally mandated anti-graft watchdog.

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