Jacob Zuma survives Nkandla impeachment vote

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Parliament in South Africa has voted not to impeach President Jacob Zuma, despite a court ruling against him.

The governing African National Congress (ANC) defeated the opposition-sponsored motion, saying Mr Zuma was not guilty of "serious misconduct".

Last week, South Africa's highest court said he had breached the constitution by failing to repay public money used to upgrade his private home.

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