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.
Riah Phiyega has made a series of blunders since taking over from Bheki Cele. All she has done is make Cele look like a saint in comparison.
President Jacob Zuma has praised national police commissioner Riah Phiyega and called on countries to rely on the UN to intervene in Syria.
The Hawks and Gripen aircraft acquired through the arms deal have proven highly deployable and adaptable, the Seriti commission of inquiry has heard.
The South African National Defence Union has urged a military court to call on President Jacob Zuma to testify on the Gupta plane landing scandal.
As the US seeks approval from Congress for military action on Syria, President Jacob Zuma says the role of the UN in Syria must be respected.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mxolisi Nxasana as the new national director of public prosecutions, says the presidency.
It appears Mamphela Ramphele’s quest for transparency has been clouded by intrigue.
The continued cover-up reveals the precariousness of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Jacob Zuma ruling.
It is gearing up to be a testing week ahead in the courts for President Jacob Zuma, in both his professional and personal capacities.
Some pundits are already predicting the Union Buildings as the next stop for Zwelinzima Vavi.
The National Prosecuting Authority team told its boss, Mokotedi Mpshe, that the case against President Jacob Zuma merited prosecution.
The spy tapes have been a part of a situation in which one legal dodge led to another, and everyone ended up compromised.
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The Concourt has dismissed an application to compel Parliament to debate a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
President Jacob Zuma will receive an honorary doctorate of leadership from Limkokwing University during an official visit to Malaysia.
Zuma has informed Parliament of the deployment of 1 345 SANDF members for service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President Jacob Zuma believes Cosatu still has a critical role to play in the ANC.
Replacing KwaZulu-Natal’s premier will not be easy as the president and ANC members have contrary views on who should take Zweli Mkhize’s seat.
Speakers stress the need for action.
The DA says they will oppose Zuma’s appeal of the High Court decision forcing the National Prosecuting Authority to hand over the so-called spy tapes.
Following Agang SA’s calls for the president to publicise his personal finances, the presidency says Jacob Zuma airs his financial details annually.
Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele has announced her personal finances as an attempt to push President Jacob Zuma to publish his.
Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has insisted the report into alleged misspending at Nkandla remains secret to protect the president’s security.
Leaders have thrown their weight behind the need for development of the African continent as expressed at the first Brics business council meeting.
Anti-arms deal campaigner Terry Crawford-Browne has written to Judge Willie Seriti to object the closure of the Seriti commission of inquiry.
The court ruling that the acting NPA head must lodge a copy of the Zuma spy tapes with the court registrar is a victory for democracy, says the DA.
Deprived of breadwinners, the lives of the families of the Marikana massacre victims are on hold while the Farlam commission continues.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela confirmed that she visited President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead as part of her probe into its upgrade.
Journalists have been left puzzled as Zuma’s Cabinet lauded Zimbabwe for a "successful, harmonised election" – without calling it free and fair.
Former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo will chair a presidential remuneration review commission on public service salaries.
The special meeting called to discuss charges against Zwelinzima Vavi is similarly a stress test of Cosatu’s internal structures and fault lines.
President Jacob Zuma confirmed that the former statesman is improving in health and thanked South Africans for their prayers.