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.
Guptagate turns into a great whodunit; Motshekga agrees to some of Sadtu’s demands; while Cassel Mathale is in political hot water again.
The African Union needs a stronger military capacity to respond to instability, notably in central Africa, President Jacob Zuma has said.
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Criticising President Jacob Zuma and the ANC, the Democratic Alliance has blamed the ruling party for the country’s high unemployment levels.
The ANC’s volunteers are an important structure within the party, President Jacob Zuma has said.
Zambian authorities intend asking its vice-president Guy Scott if his reported remarks about South Africa and President Jacob Zuma were accurate.
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the investigations underway into the landing of a Gupta family-chartered jet at the Waterkloof Air Force Base.
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Will Jacob Zuma’s next move help or hinder momentum gained by the swift reaction to the Gupta saga?
Party members call for Gupta deals to be reviewed and South Africans to stay away from the wedding
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President Jacob Zuma and International Relations Minister Maite Nkoane-Mashabane will attend a meeting about the Central African Republic.
The ANC’s publicity-stunt-feigned-visit to Madiba should come as no surprise, considering how his image is being abused, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
The ANC’s latest PR stunt involving Nelson Mandela backfires, the secrecy Bill gets passed and the spy tapes saga continues.
Footage of the ANC visiting a frail Madiba was broadcast by the SABC to a furious audience that expressed its disdain on Twitter.
Showing images of a frail former president Nelson Mandela was the right thing to do as the world needed to see him, the ANC has said.
The DA says Deputy Judge President Willem van der Merwe has instructed that the continued spy tapes battle be heard before a full Bench of judges.
Jacob Zuma says SA recognises the Central African Republic’s transitional government, adding that foreign policy on the matter remains unchanged.
President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to "exceptional" South Africans by awarding them with national orders at the presidential guesthouse.
Freedom Day has been celebrated across the country with some political parties saying South Africa has overcome many hurdles since democracy in 1994.
Significant economic improvements have been made since the attainment of democracy, President Jacob Zuma has said during his keynote address.
Thousands of people have braved the scorching heat in the lawn area at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for the annual commemoration of Freedom Day.
As Zimbabwe gears up for elections, Zanu-PF is snubbing South African President Jacob Zuma’s facilitation team, the SADC and the United Nations.
Government has sought to clarify the apparent contradiction on whether it’s ready to send troops to the Central African Republic or not.
This week President Jacob Zuma takes the Pimples through the history of the struggle against apartheid. It’s a showstopper.
Low-cost African airline Fastjet could start operating in South Africa in partnership with an investment company linked to one of Jacob Zuma’s sons.
Communications Minister Dina Pule accuses Sunday Times of being bought, while the secrecy Bill heads for its final stretch.
The defence minister has accused the opposition of colluding with the media "in a sinister plot" to undermine the ANC-led government’s policy.
Leaders from the Economic Community of Central African States have begged President Jacob Zuma to redeploy troops to the Central African Republic.
More South African troops could be sent to the Central African Republic, according to a report.
President Jacob Zuma arrived unannounced at the Sunnyside police station in Pretoria to inspect the quality of service to the public.
President Jacob Zuma and the defence minister didn’t speak up about changes to the Central African Republic deployment directive, says the DA.