Former South African President Zuma ordered to repay state for legal expenses

In a landmark decision, a South African court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to reimburse just over 1 million euros in public funds used to cover his personal legal expenses.

Zuma, whose presidency was marred by numerous corruption allegations before being forced out of office in 2018, has been given 60 days to make the repayment.

The legal proceedings have stretched over several years, with Zuma’s defense previously arguing in…