S. Africa Ex-President Zuma Jailed After Contempt Conviction
- Zuma will serve at least a quarter of his 15-month sentence
- Case has been a key test for country’s democracy, rule of law
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who was convicted on contempt-of-court charges last week, spent the night in prison after he failed in a last-ditch bid to delay serving his 15-month sentence.