A look back at Zuma’s first term

South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, looks set to triumph in next month’s election despite – rather than because of – the performance of the economy during his first term in office. Looking ahead, wide-scale reform is needed if Mr. Zuma is to oversee a revival in South Africa’s economic fortunes during his second term.

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