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.
Of most direct concern to the ANC is the matter of sovereignty: some ANC members have objected that the leadership no longer answers to them
What was seen as Jacob Zuma’s offer to repay the state is nothing of the sort as he and his team renege on acting against overseer Cabinet ministers.
A riveting night at the Oscars’ red carpet
Then finance minister Nhlanhla Nene quashed Dudu Myeni’s bid to force SAA to fly an "unprofitable" route to Khartoum – at Jacob Zuma’s behest.
The DA has set up the EFF for another opportunity to show what real opposition to Zuma ought to look like.
He ignored the serious issues facing many countries, in which the ANC could take a lead.
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The newest ANC shirts just have the logo on them, sparking rumours that President Jacob Zuma might not be that close to people’s hearts anymore.
Readers write in about the ANC’s degeneration, Zuma’s corruption and a call for Aaron Motsoaledi to transcend the rot.
So many rumours about Zuma being for sale that everyone believes them, and it affects South Africa’s credibility.
An informant told Hillary Clinton that Zuma secretly received money from Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi and that he feared for his position as president.
President Jacob Zuma’s characteristic counterattack is going to be sorely tested on two fronts this year: the spy tapes case and Nkandla.
There are a number of trends, attitudes and phenomena that we could quite happily do without this year, thank you very much, writes Gus Silber.
ANC’s Enoch Godongwana says those comrades who made the claim must produce the evidence.
Lindiwe Zulu’s comments in the M&G have sparked a debate about business and the ANC, with former minister Trevor Manuel taking her to task.
Former finance minister says Lindiwe Zulu was "plainly wrong in assumptions about the roles, responsibilities and attitudes of business".
Readers write in about the ANC, the nuclear deal, and Thami Mkhwanazi.
President Jacob Zuma might have taken pains to draw distinctions between his government and the apartheid regime – but public outrage is growing.
Academic Jannie Rossouw says that the president’s abrupt change of tack is evidence that his control of power is not as complete as was thought.
An analyst at the Institute for Security Studies said that South Africans are beginning to feel the real effects of the influence the Guptas wield.
South Africa came terrifyingly close to a meltdown after Jacob Zuma’s finance minister shenanigans – and nervousness remains.
We’re left speechless with indignation and anger as No 1 makes his costliest mistakes yet.
The mood at the recent protests calling for President Jacob Zuma’s removal was almost jovial, despite the serious undertones.
Some ANC leaders say bosses manipulated the markets to topple the president and that he is under siege by capitalists and anti-Zuma campaigners.
President Jacob Zuma implored people not to resort to apartheid-era struggle methods to disrupt government, during his Reconciliation Day speech.
Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called on the ANC to fire President Jacob Zuma, amidst applause from the 3 000-strong crowd.
From Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, South Africans are united in their call for President Jacob Zuma to step down. Here are the details on the marches.
Despite President Jacob Zuma’s bid to rectify things after firing former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, support remains for him to step down.
The former Cabinet minister has criticised President Jacob Zuma, saying he had backtracked in the wake of serious economic repercussions.
Ignoring speculation over his brief appointment as finance minister, Des Van Rooyen tackled the details of his new ministerial role.
Despite calls nationwide for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office, the ANC was adamant that the matter was not on its agenda and had no support.
Activist and loyal ANC member Shaka Sisulu has "broken ranks" and disagreed with Wednesday’s reshuffle, deploring the "neutered" ANC’s response.
In sacking Nhlanhla Nene, Jacob Zuma has demonstrated that he does not care about the common good, only about his own survival, argues Sam Sole.