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.
The Gauteng ANC has rejected a report claiming provincial leaders have instructed branches not to nominate Jacob Zuma in its lists for Parliament.
President Jacob Zuma’s recent controversial remarks about Malawi will not affect relations between the two nations, according to the country,
Zuma has another bout of foot-in-mouth, Pravin trims the fat and the "White Widow" thinks Osama is the bomb.
President Jacob Zuma’s support for a major Mozambique hydroelectric project has created a conflict of interest.
The existence of huge unpaid accounts on a Johannesburg house procured for the president has been denied by the city.
Malawi has called on South Africa’s top diplomat to explain President Jacob Zuma’s remarks about the country.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela has questioned the delay in changing the law dealing with who she should hand reports to in presidency matters.
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s mining industry is poised for growth in light of a new R20-billion investment.
While we can forgive the ignorance of musicians and other artists, President Jacob Zuma’s attempt at humour is not funny, writes Takura Zhangazha.
President Jacob Zuma’s reported comments regarding e-tolling in Gauteng were taken out of context, says the presidency amid a public backlash.
Another week, another curious off-the-cuff remark from Jacob Zuma has left observers bewildered – which some call the "I am not an African" speech.
Michael Hulley, the lawyer who helped get corruption charges dropped against President Jacob Zuma in 2009, is being paid close to R700 an hour.
The DA wants Parliament to investigate President Jacob Zuma’s alleged involvement in the landing of the Gupta plane at the Waterkloof base.
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed French President François Hollande, saying his visit will increase trade between the two countries.
Francois Hollande has arrived in SA where he is set to tackle disagreements between the two, such as the conflicts in Libya and Côte d’Ivoire.
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has been under fire over the findings of the Nkandla task team, which found irregularities in procurement.
Wits University’s vice chancellor, Adam Habib, said on Saturday that President Jacob Zuma is associated to political scandals too often.
The Judicial Service Committee has recommended seven women to various positions on the Bench, in an attempt to aid gender transformation.
A reality check for Steve Hofmeyr, Jackie Selebi and President Jacob Zuma evoke higher powers, and Libya loses its prime minister – briefly.
The ANC has signed off on limited changes to the Protection of State Information Bill.
The president says SA businesses cannot complain about "people from far away" investing in Africa if they don’t take the opportunities themselves.
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has refused to detail holiday flights made by President Jacob Zuma and his deputy on state funds.
The broad church of the ANC: performing miracles since 1994. Schabir Shaik and Jackie Selebi will testify. Julius Malema? Poor guy will be cursed.
Former ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa says there has been "a bit of a cover-up" over the security upgrades at Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.
An ad-hoc committee is set to start considering the issues Jacob Zuma had with the secrecy Bill, which he sent back to Parliament for reconsideration.
South Africa continues to push for reform of the "undemocratic" UN Security Council, says International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
President Jacob Zuma’s reading of the Bible misses an important point: we are allowed to criticise his decisions whether he likes it or not.
The ANC Women’s League says it can’t nominate a woman president because of "traditions" within the party. But why isn’t this being challenged?
Beeld editor Adriaan Basson speaks to us about the latest revelations in the Guptas’ Waterkloof landing scandal.
Following a report suggesting Jacob Zuma knew about a private aircraft landing at Waterkloof, further accusations have pulled him into the saga.
The president has mastered the art of quietly surprising those who snipe at his lack of education.
The SABC has hit the sunshine-news campaign trail with its new editorial policies that 70% of the stories on its news bulletins should be positive.