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.
Deputy Public Works Minister Jeremy Cronin says Parliament needs to look at the National Key Points Act as it could be unconstitutional.
President Jacob Zuma’s rural homestead in Nkandla will not undergo further upgrades as was reported on Tuesday.
Mamphela Ramphele might have bitten off more than she can chew because we all know JZ has many tricks up his sleeve.
The state intends to fund further upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s rural homestead in Nkandla, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
The Reeva/Oscar tragedy continues to make headlines, Zuma delivers an average Sona and the Harlem Shake takes over the world.
South Africa’s opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella.
The image of burning tyres and looting shops appears to have been President Zuma’s main concern during his address at the New Age media briefing.
We speak to MPs for reaction on the president’s speech. While at times they were scathing of his address, some were more supportive.
President Jacob Zuma’s Sona did little to inspire the business world, which seems to have just heard it all too many times before.
South Africans share their views of the state of the nation, and a Limpopo community looks back at the promises the president made to them in 2009.
Delivering his State of the Nation address on Thursday, the president painted a picture of a country and government that was getting down to work.
The president must translate the national development plan for his listeners.
The song and dance goes on but the African National Congress’ aim to save Zuma’s skin has been achieved.
President Jacob Zuma’s speech lacked a comprehensive plan to address job creation but he promised to investigate civil servants’ remuneration.
President Jacob Zuma is set to deliver his State Of The Nation address this year on Valentine’s Day, but the DA made it clear they won’t send roses.
President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address will be his best chance to rescue a presidency beset by sloppy governance and empty promises.
In the wake of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Anene Booysen, the M&G wonders whether this issue will get a mention in the State of the Nation Address.
Jacob Zuma’s administration has implemented some of the promises he made in last year’s State of the Nation address, but struggled to fulfil others.
A person who has worked closely with Jacob Zuma says Zuma does not have one kitchen Cabinet – he has different kitchen Cabinets.
Influential KwaZulu-Natal politicians have been implicated in a probe into election irregularities by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
We can cherish our cultural identities, but we can’t let politicians exploit small-scale cultural values, writes Chris Mann.
President Jacob Zuma has called for the harshest possible sentence for the men who gang-raped and mutilated a Southern Cape teenage girl.
It is clear President Jacob Zuma’s lawyers know the so-called spy tapes could be damaging and do not want them to get out, says the DA.
The M&G’s weekly guide to SA politics zooms in on the ANC and Cosatu’s brewing spat and calls for President Zuma to sack Communications Minister Dina Pule.
The first day of the Cabinet lekgotla has started in Pretoria, where ministers will discuss the upcoming year’s priorities.
The South African business sector feels the government is not consulting it on key economic issues and decisions, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.
Is a sober look at Cyril Ramaphosa, presumed successor to President Jacob Zuma, finally possible a month after Mangaung?
The big payback has started in the ANC and its freshly elected leadership is beginning to impose its control over some of its disloyal structures.
The R206-million spent on security at President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla estate was not budgeted for the department of public works has said.
The ANC has allegedly not paid rent since taking occupation of offices in 2008 in a Cape Town building the family owns on the foreshore.
The reasons for the state spending such a staggering sum on President Jacob Zuma’s home are clearly of profound public interest.
Inequality can be eradicated but the policymakers need to get on board, writes Hlumelo Biko.