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.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed a new SABC chairperson and a deputy.
Zuma has failed to respond to a letter demanding to know the extent of the pending review of the Protection of State Information Bill, says the DA.
The US government shuts down nonessential services and Jacob Zuma is named as ‘Number One’ in Guptagate saga.
If Jacob Zuma – or any other witness – is not called to test evidence that he was involved in Guptagate, it would be taken as fact, says Sandu.
The practice of fronting for black economic empowerment is unforgivable, says President Jacob Zuma.
The presidency says a claim in an affidavit that Jacob Zuma was involved in the Guptas’ personal plane landing at Waterkloof is not based on fact.
According to an affidavit by Christine Anderson, Jacob Zuma was involved in the Guptagate debacle and is "Number One", says a report.
Jacob Zuma’s good-news philosophy is costing us lives, writes Verashni Pillay, in the wake of the Kenya attack and the release of the crime stats.
The Democratic Alliance has gone to court demanding the public works department provide it with access to the report into Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has criticised the ANC in Gauteng for revealing that Thabo Mbeki will be part of the party’s election campaign.
Justice Dikgang Moseneke’s role in the complaint of misconduct against Cape Judge President John Hlophe could be scrutinised if the trial continues.
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj has criticised political analyst Richard Calland’s statement that Zuma doesn’t read, calling it ‘unfortunate’.
President Jacob Zuma’s crackdown on discord is nothing new; the ANC has always dealt brutally with dissenters, says Verashni Pillay.
Political analyst Richard Calland says President Jacob Zuma "doesn’t read" and is "in many ways, the embodiment of anti-intellectualism".
This week, Kenya mourns the tragedy in Nairobi, while SA probes "White Widow" claims; Zuma lashes the UN and a hyena makes a dash for freedom.
President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill, giving the go-ahead to e-tolling in Gauteng.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela says she is still waiting for information to complete the probe into the upgrade of Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.
President Zuma was ready to klap the UN for basically ruining the world. But there are some things in Zuma’s presidency that will haunt him forever.
The United Nations Security Council remains undemocratic, unrepresentative and unfair to developing nations and small states, says President Zuma.
Factional battles and Jacob Zuma’s fight for survival within the ANC were responsible in part for the ANC not thinking ahead to the 2014 elections.
Speculation is rife that Armscor board members were fired because they might have opposed President Jacob Zuma’s new plane.
The final list of names to be recommended to the president for the new SABC board has been released by the parliamentary portfolio committee.
Zuma’s call for SA to emulate Mexico’s "patriotic reporting" shows that he doesn’t have a clue, says El Siglo de Torreón editor Javier Garza.
Commemorating the ANC Youth League’s 69th anniversary, President Jacob Zuma has called on the league to assist with youth employment opportunities.
A committee will start considering the issues Jacob Zuma has with the Protection of State Information Bill, which was sent back to Parliament.
Jacob Zuma has been castigated for his remarks on "patriotic reporting" which was an insult to the dozens of murdered Mexican journalists.
Advocate George Bizos says Parliament will need to look at a number of sections of the secrecy Bill to ensure its constitutionality.
This week, Zuma gives some good news, Citizens4Marikana march for money and Miley Cyrus makes the news … again.
What is wrong in SA is extremely clear and the issues are, in fact, posed by the Zuma regime itself, writes Mathew Blatchford.
The ANC claims they’re vindicated by a Press Council verdict on a recent M&G headline. Play "Devious, or Dim?". You be the judge.
Commentators have shredded President Jacob Zuma’s appeal for positive news reporting, saying it is destructive, not patriotic.
President Jacob Zuma has referred the Protection of State Information Bill, or the secrecy Bill, back to Parliament for reconsideration.