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.
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.
President Jacob Zuma did not sign the controversial Protection of State Information Bill and has sent it back to the National Assembly to be reviewed.
President Jacob Zuma held up Mexico as an example of the reporting South African news organisations should strive for. But what does that mean?
While the Walter Sisulu University’s staff went on strike, Blade Nzimande and Jacob Zuma were at work proving their commitment to better education.
It’s just not right that Jacob Zuma wants to leave SA because the media are bad news bearers. So we found some sunshine news, especially for him.
President Jacob Zuma has told a group of students that South African media’s reporting makes him want to leave the country at times.
President Jacob Zuma has been granted leave to appeal by the South Gauteng High Court against the order to release the spy tapes.
The novelist’s writings have provided fertile ground for the festival speakers to raise contemporary issues.
For as long as the policy conflicts and ideological battles of the alliance are fought by means of the knife, uncertainty will continue.
Retired banker Terry Crawford-Browne has called on President Jacob Zuma to terminate the arms deal commission as it has become a "farce".