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Jacob Zuma: 100 days

A nightmare that turned into a dream

Diplomats and foreign correspondents say Jacob Zuma's presidency is proving a pleasant surprise.

'Silent' second-in-command

Despite maintaining a low-key political presence, Kgalema Motlanthe is a busy vice-president.

'He makes time to listen to people'

President Jacob Zuma's ability to win over crowds is based on his talent for placing himself firmly among them.

The new power rangers

Who is really calling the shots in the new administration?

No stage fright for Mr President

President Jacob Zuma has become relaxed and confident in his role as the country's leader.

On honeymoon with warm, virtual JZ

Despite feisty election-time rhetoric, the majority of the smaller opposition parties in Parliament are beginning to warm to President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma's baptism by fire

President Jacob Zuma first 100 days have been a baptism by fire. There have been service-delivery protests and strikes, coupled with the recession.

Zuma: 'There is no pandering to the unions'

President Jacob Zuma took a tough line on unions on Tuesday, saying there was no "pandering" to labour after the threat of a strike appeared to fade.

Zuma’s new spin team

The presidency has employed media aides who have not been in government before, writes Rapule Tabane.

Zuma: Education is priority number one

President Jacob Zuma on Friday told hundreds of school principals that education was priority number one for his administration.

Zuma keeps popular touch in face of crises

President Jacob Zuma has shown his common touch as a people's president in the face of violent protests and economic pressures.

Zuma: Ministers' cars 'no longer an issue'

New ministers are thinking about the recession and no longer spending large amounts on luxury cars, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

The day the president came knocking

President Jacob Zuma’s surprise visit to Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the wake of service delivery protests certainly ruffled a few feathers.

Zuma looks to Ngcobo as new chief justice

President Jacob Zuma has nominated Constitutional Court Judge Sandile Ngcobo to replace Chief Justice Pius Langa.

Zuma: R2,4bn for job fund to help weather recession

SA will place R2,4-billion in the national job fund to help employers and workers weather financial recession, Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

Zuma: Zim's 'weighty' issues can be resolved

Morgan Tsvangirai met with Jacob Zuma in Johannesburg on Monday to brief him on the progress made in the country's unity government.

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