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 public protector believes the security cluster’s request for an extension to view the Nkandla report would violate the independence of her office.
Amid vicious attacks by the security cluster over the Nkandla report, the public protector must stand her ground, say Phillip de Wet and Sarah Evans.
The ANC has expressed its satisfaction with the IEC’s voting registration process despite reports of violent community protests, which affected it.
Government has no role in deciding how public protector Thuli Madonsela deals with a report into Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home, says Minister Jeff Radebe.
The security cluster says the Nkandla report contains "a plethora of breaches of state security" and that they need more time to peruse it.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela has received a court postponement as the state pursues an interdict to stop her from releasing the Nkandla report.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela will ask a court for a postponement when the state attempts to interdict her from releasing the Nkandla report.
I want to be just like you when I grow up, Haji Mohamed Dawjee tells President Jacob Zuma after his smooth denial of being Number One.
Court affidavits suggest the public protector was not given all the documents that would allow for a comprehensive investigation.
President Jacob Zuma says he does not know who the "Number One" is referred to in almost all reports related to the Guptagate saga.
As African leaders discussed a rapid-deployment emergency force, Jacob Zuma has spoken of a security unit that would "enable Africa to act swiftly".
KwaZulu-Natal high school teachers have displayed T-shirts mocking the ANC and its leaders at a Westville mall, says the party.
Outa says the e-tolling saga has caused Jacob Zuma to miss out on a chance to show the country what consultation and participation actually means.
The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe says the public protector’s handling of the Nkandla report created a negative impression of Jacob Zuma in the public psyche.
Jacob Zuma has reiterated at a joint SADC and Great Lakes Region summit that "security and stability" in the areas are integral to the meeting.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has released her provisional report on the upgrade to Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead, her office has confirmed.
A group of ANC supporters prevented Western Cape premier Helen Zille from speaking at the launch of the Saldanha Bay industrial development zone.
The public protector has been angered by ANC chief whip Stone Sizani’s comments about Thuli Madonsela’s probe into Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.
The provisional report on President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead should be submitted to Parliament, says ANC chief whip Stone Sizani.
Sylvia Lucas, Edna Molewa and Thulas Nxesi are on a shopping spree. They clearly didn’t get the memo from Pravin about trimming the fat.
Jacob Zuma has reiterated his support for the DRC government, saying the hundreds of soldiers stationed there is testament to SA’s commitment.
Four SANDF officials implicated in the Guptagate saga will appear in military court to have their fate revealed to them.
President Jacob Zuma says ideas to replace Africa’s democratically elected governments from outside the continent must be rejected.
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.