South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's India visit
South Africa's government is drafting new rules governing former leaders' foreign travel after ex-president Jacob Zuma was pictured in India with a businessman at the centre of a domestic corruption scandal. Officials said the incident raised concerns about how such trips could affect the country's national interests. No timeline has been set for the new regulations.
South Africa's government said it is preparing new rules on foreign travel by former heads of state, after ex-president Jacob Zuma was photographed in India alongside a businessman at the centre of a domestic corruption scandal.
A government spokesperson said the international contacts of former presidents can affect the country's diplomatic standing and national security interests, and that a formal framework was needed. Zuma's office did not comment on the matter.
Zuma faced criticism during his time in office over ties to business figures linked to corruption allegations. No timeline has been announced for when the new rules would take effect.
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