Why Jacob Zuma went to jail

And why he is out (for now)

5 September: Zuma is released on medical parole

The constitutional court dismisses Zuma's rescission application

17 September:

15 December: The high court rules that his release on medical parole was unlawful and orders Zuma to return to prison. Zuma's lawyers file for leave to appeal on the same day, suspending the operation of the ruling