Several political observers have hinted that a recent spate of incidents – dismissed as random acts of crime – may be the workings of state security.
Zuma holds the key to the fates and fortunes of many of the most powerful names in South African politics.
The likely choices to head both the Independent Electoral Commission and intelligence are raising unease in opposition circles.
It should not be possible for people facing serious claims of misconduct to get government jobs or to shift from one branch of government to another.
The Tshwane Metro has been paying too much for goods in order to benefit certain providers, say newspaper reports.