Jacob Zuma & India — Indian National Congress

Jacob Zuma: Former president; Fraser is a close ally, but Zuma not directly involved in current events.

India — Indian National Congress: Ruling party now in coalition after 2024 election; impeachment process could test its political cohesion.

Jacob Zuma: The brief jailing of former President Jacob Zuma for refusing to testify to a corruption commission sparked unrest five years ago, which the government is trying to avoid a repeat of.

India — Indian National Congress: The India — Indian National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, is facing challenges due to the anti-immigrant sentiment, which is being 'politically weaponized' ahead of local government elections, potentially impacting its electoral performance.

Jacob Zuma: Jacob Zuma is the father of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and the leader of the South Africa — Umkhonto we Sizwe Party. His daughter's actions and subsequent resignation reflect on the party he leads.

Jacob Zuma: Jacob Zuma is mentioned as the former President of South Africa with whom Julius Malema had a disagreement, leading to Malema's expulsion from the India — Indian National Congress and the founding of the South Africa — Economic Freedom Fighters.