Jacob Zuma, a prominent South African politician, held the presidency from 2009 to 2018. Throughout his political journey, Zuma's trajectory has been a blend of achievements and controversies, rendering him a polarizing figure within South African politics. His legacy is a subject of ongoing debate, as supporters commend his role in the anti-apartheid movement, while critics emphasize the scandals and legal challenges that overshadowed his tenure as president.
Corruption charges or not, ANC in the kingdom pins election campaign on Zuma. Again.
/ 27 October 2023

Corruption charges or not, ANC in the kingdom pins election campaign on Zuma. Again.

The party’s braai stand betrayal is forgiven as uBaba is brought in
to rescue the party

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Downer says Zuma’s latest attack on him is a repeat of past ones
/ 25 October 2023

Downer says Zuma’s latest attack on him is a repeat of past ones

The former president is again seeking the prosecutor’s removal from the arms deal trial, in doing so reviving old claims he leaked information to the media

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Zuma files court papers challenging Zondo’s appointment
/ 4 October 2023

Zuma files court papers challenging Zondo’s appointment

The presidency says it is another spurious legal bid to harass Ramaphosa

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SA’s economic policymakers need a better compass
/ 3 October 2023

SA’s economic policymakers need a better compass

Policymakers at home and abroad failed to see the 2008 crisis as an opportunity to break from the past and imagine the world anew

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Malema faces his first big challenge
/ 4 August 2023

Malema faces his first big challenge

Growth in next year’s election will kill off any threat to the EFF president’s hold on the party

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The price South Africa pays for Zuma’s freedom
/ 21 July 2023

The price South Africa pays for Zuma’s freedom

The former president is probably correct in believing he will never serve another day in prison but he has shaken faith in the justice system

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Spy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit
/ 14 July 2023

Spy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit

The resignation comes at the height of renewed attacks on long-haulage trucks

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