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.
It’s all about democracy, initiative and crafty politics for M&G readers this week.
The ruling party failed to reshape the economy and govern effectively in our developmental state.
By the time Jacob Zuma arrives to campaign in person, his face is already staring back at him from all over the place.
The Voortrekker Monument proved an ironic choice of venue to discuss land reform with Afrikaner farmers.
The city’s biking corps has been deployed to shore up the prestige of President Jacob Zuma and his deputy, Kgalema Motlanthe.
If the ANC ever dies, it will be on our hands and future generations will never forgive us for that mistake.
While the parliamentary committee is ready to start, the DA says it would need more time to ensure the investigation into Nkandla is thorough.
The ANC has nominated seven MPs to Parliament for a committee to consider President Jacob Zuma’s submissions on the public protector’s Nkandla report.
What we’re lacking in these elections is the naked truth; honesty untainted by the pressures of keeping up appearances.
It is often top six officials who are expected to hold factions together when ambitious ANC leaders start jostling for power, but this isn’t the case.
In an interview with the M&G, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota claims the party would garner more support in the forthcoming election than in 2009.
Tekwane South residents are staunch ANC supporters but the DA has begun eyeing the Nelspruit community that has grown frustrated by broken promises.
President Jacob Zuma has asked worshippers attending a Good Friday service at Ellis Pak Stadium to pray for peaceful and sucessful general elections.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has hit back at critics within the party, saying it was an attempt to drive a wedge between him and Jacob Zuma.
ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete says there are no plans to legally challenge public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on Nkandla.
Residents in Malamulele have booed President Jacob Zuma at a rally when he told them their grievances would be attended to.
A total of 54 people will receive national orders from President Jacob Zuma in a ceremony themed "South Africa: A better place to live in".
Approaching the end of his tenure if elected, Jacob Zuma’s real test will come after the polls when his alliances unravel and the infighting begins.
When choosing a Cabinet, striking the balance is always tricky especially if you have 67 positions to fill and are expected to repay debts.
From George W Bush’s artistic outlet to Madiba raising funds, past leaders have taken very different paths from the top once their number was up.
Although Jacob Zuma supporters are trying to secure the presidency for Cyril Ramaphosa, there is a group that wants Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to return.
"Uncle Gweezy" has been asked why SA should vote ANC by students who raised Nkandla, access to electricity and education as concerns with government.
President Jacob Zuma was in Cape Town targeting the elusive and crucial coloured voters.
The ANC has been granted leave to appeal last week’s ruling that a DA SMS accusing President Zuma of stealing taxpayers’ monies was fair comment.
President Jacob Zuma will on Saturday mark his 72nd birthday with celebrations in the Western Cape.
The M&G’s amaBhungane team has won the 2014 Taco Kuiper Award for its investigation into the upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.
A core group of President Jacob Zuma’s allies in the legal world are rallying to defend him once again.
The National Assembly’s Max Sisulu has confirmed that Parliament will establish an ad hoc committee to process the public protector’s Nkandla report.
The IFP has accused the ANC of selectively using state resources to bring water to the Nkandla local municipality.
The IEC has rejected objections to President Jacob Zuma’s candidacy for Parliament, saying there is no evidence that he isn’t suitable.
National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu will investigate the Nkandla report before May 7, according to DA and FF+ sources.
A court ruling about a DA SMS on the Nkandla scandal will be sent to National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu to encourage him to impeach Jacob Zuma.